See below for some of the crazy, appalling sh*t that went down last night in the Republican-controlled Virginia House of Delegates. Thank to the Virginia House Democrats for fighting the GOP(Q) extremism, and thank goodness for our (narrow) Virginia State Senate “firewall.” Also, of course, thanks as always to the brilliant, tireless VAPLAN for monitoring and informing us all about what’s happening regarding Virginia legislation!

















![[UPDATED 1/6/26] Several Upcoming Virginia Special Elections in January – for SD15, HD77, HD11, HD23, HD17; Also a Dem “Firehouse Primary” for Fairfax County School Board (Braddock District)](https://bluevirginia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/montagespecialelections010226.jpg)

![“We the People for Education” Launches, with Goal of “push[ing] back against organizing from those seeking to divide parents and undermine public schools”](https://bluevirginia.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wethepeopleeducation.jpg)
![[UPDATED 1/13] Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Education Appointment – Dr. Jeffrey O. Smith](https://bluevirginia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/jsmith.jpg)