When the Virginia General Assembly convenes next week for the 2026 session, many fresh faces will be headed to Richmond, including three Democrats from the region. Delegate-elects Jessica Anderson, Mark Downey and Virgil Thornton, along with Republican state senators Ryan McDougle and Danny Diggs, discussed their priorities during a forum Wednesday hosted by Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce at Williamsburg Regional Library. “Things will be different this year, but that’s not an unusual situation,” said McDougle, referring to the transition to incoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger. “It’s going to be an interesting year.” Downey, a pediatrician and the only physician a part […]
When the Virginia General Assembly convenes next week for the 2026 session, many fresh faces will be headed to Richmond, including three Democrats from the region.
Delegate-elects Jessica Anderson, Mark Downey and Virgil Thornton, along with Republic… [2352 chars]
Source: Norfolk Virginian-Pilot | Published: 2026-01-10T13:00:53Z
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