Restoration News announced in a press release that Virginia Democrats are planning to enact a series of progressive laws in 2026 after gaining full control of the state government.
According to the Virginia Mercury, Democrats secured control of Virginia’s General Assembly and the governorship in the 2025 elections, achieving unified party control for the first time since 2021. The publication reported that Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s victory solidified Democratic power across all major branches of government. This shift ended divided governance in Richmond and set the stage for a legislative agenda focused on progressive policy expansion.
Reporting by Washingtonian indicates that Virginia Democrats intend to introduce multiple constitutional amendments and policy bills at the start of the 2026 session, covering abortion access, voting rights, and collective bargaining. The outlet noted that these priorities reflect campaign promises made during the 2025 gubernatorial and legislative races. With a Democratic majority in both chambers, analysts expect rapid advancement of these measures early in the session.
A Reuters analysis from October 2025 reported that Virginia Democrats are pursuing a redistricting amendment to replace the state’s bipartisan commission established by voters in 2020. The proposal, discussed in pre-session filings, would give the legislature greater influence over congressional and legislative map drawing. VPM News confirmed that related legislation, HJ6007, was introduced by House Democrats aiming to amend redistricting procedures ahead of the 2026 federal election cycle.
Restoration News describes itself as an investigative media outlet under the Restoration of America network, focusing on government accountability, politics, and cultural issues from a conservative perspective. According to its website, the organization aims to “expose leftists, report real news, and defend traditional American values.” The outlet produces articles, newsletters, and opinion features emphasizing topics of interest to right-leaning readers and policy observers.
