Virginia Democrats on Tuesday increased their majority in the House of Delegates from 51 to at least 64. What began as a slim advantage has turned into a comfortable majority. This coincided with other victories for Democrats across the state, including those of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Democratic Attorney General-elect Jay Jones. These victories serve as a possible foreshadowing of the 2026 midterm elections. They also mean Virginia is close to becoming one of the most hostile states for unborn children.
In February, the General Assembly passed a resolution allowing for an amendment to the Virginia Constitution. This amendment, known as HJ1, concerns so-called reproductive rights in the state. Disturbingly, the amendment “provides that every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom.”
