#House of Delegates

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In last year's off-off year election, Democrats flipped the House of Delegates – the lower chamber of the Virginia legislature and held on to the Virginia Senate. This was contrary to the predictions of various pundits. ProTip: When you vote, you win.

One result of the Democratic takeover of the House of Delegates was the election of Virginia's first ever African American speaker of that chamber.

The Virginia General Assembly unanimously elected Democrat Don Scott as house speaker on Wednesday, making him the first Black speaker in the Virginia House of Delegates' history. Del. Scott approached the podium to cheers and a standing ovation as he took the oath of office and began his term as the leader of the House. "My first immediate emotion is just gratitude. I'm very grateful," said Scott, tearing up as he thanked his 88 year old mother and his wife, watching from the gallery. "The historic nature of this moment is not lost on me," he told the House. "I pray that it is a proud moment for all of us, as we nominate Delegate Don Scott as our next speaker of the house," said Del. Luke E. Torian in his nomination speech. "Over 400 years ago, people who looked like Delegate Scott gave their sweat blood and tears to build this Capitol," Del. Torian elaborated. "And I would say that is probably only right and fitting and appropriate that 400 years later, a person of color, an African American, whose ancestors helped to build this capital now stands to help lead this House of Delegates."

2023 was supposed to be a good year for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin (AKA: Trumpkin) but the voters decided otherwise.

Early in 2022, Scott took on Gov. Glenn Youngkin after the Republican set up a "tipline" for Virginians to anonymously report educators for teaching so-called "divisive concepts" like Critical Race Theory. "What I've seen from his day one activities is not someone who is a man of faith, not a Christian, but someone who wants to divide the Commonwealth," Scott proclaimed to the Virginia House of Delegates, amid boos and jeers from the Republican side of the aisle. Scott took it in stride. "I know the truth hurts. I don't want to make you cry, like saying 'critical race theory,' because I know it hurts your feelings."

Youngkin is term limited and can't run in 2025. Hopefully there will soon be a Democratic trifecta in the Old Dominion state.

For now: Congratulations to Speaker Scott! 🎊

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Elizabeth Guzman — Donate via ActBlue

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Upcoming Special Elections in Northern Virginia: Indicators of Partisan Enthusiasm

Upcoming Special Elections in Northern Virginia: A Test of Partisan Enthusiasm As the nation gradually recuperates from an exhausting two-year presidential campaign, candidates in a particular region of Northern Virginia are preparing for a pair of special elections that could serve as significant indicators of partisan enthusiasm in the era of Donald Trump 2.0. The elections, scheduled for early…

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Progress in Virginia still demands some patience

Decades of practice as a Virginia voter have tempered my expectations of progress in any one General Assembly session. And yet...

The Virginia General Assembly is now past the halfway mark of its first session under Democratic control since the 2021 session, and I have to admit that I expected a little more out of my state’s legislature now that Republicans can’t quietly sink decent bills in committees as they did in the House of Delegates in the previous two-year session. It’s not that the Western Hemisphere’s oldest…

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What if I take all the Archivists masks...?

Believe it or not

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Recent Acquisition - Ephemera Collection

Complimentary Supper to Major Oscar M. Crutchfield, Speaker of the House of Delegates, given by the Members and Officers of the House, at the Exchange Hotel, Richmond, March 10th, 1856.

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A delegation from the House of Representatives participates in the 19th session of the OIC conference in Jakarta.

Delegation from Parliament Attends 19th Session of OIC Parliamentary Union Conference A delegation from the Parliament, led by member Abdulrazak Al-Hajri and accompanied by member Salem Mansour Haidra, participated today in the opening session of the 19th Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The conference, themed…

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[tomorrowusa]

Abortion is the major issue in Virginia's state legislative elections on Tuesday.

Republicans control the governor's office and the House of Delegates – the lower chamber of the Virginia legislature. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate – the upper chamber.

Virginia is the only state in the South which observes full reproductive freedom. GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin (AKA: Glenn Trumpkin) is pushing a measure to restrict abortion. Trumpkin has national ambitions and wants to re-enforce his hardline credentials by pandering to the MAGA crowd.

If Democrats do not end up with control of at least one chamber of the legislature after Tuesday's election then Virginia will join the rest of the South as a place where Republican officials have a virtual regulator in every OBGYN office in the state.

Legislative elections can be decided by very narrow margins. And the tightest race for the Virginia Senate seems to be the 24th Senate District where incumbent Democrat Monty Mason is fighting a challenge by Republican J.D. Diggs. In a Washington Post article about the race in the 24th district, Karen Tumulty reports...

Across Virginia, abortion has become the overriding issue on the airwaves for the Democrats, highlighted in more than 40 percent of their ads. Republicans are talking about it in only 3 percent of theirs, according to the tracking firm AdImpact. But Mason noted: “People bring it up to me. I don’t have to lead with it in a lot of places.” That is because Virginia is the last Southern state where the procedure has remained widely available after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Abortion in Virginia is legal up to 26 weeks of gestation.

A vote in the Virginia legislative election is important anywhere in the state. But it's even more important in these swing districts.

^^^ those charts come from this excellent article at the UVA Center for Politics.

The Race for Virginia’s Legislature, Part Two

If you'd like to know which legislative districts you're in, in Virginia or ANY state, find out here.

Find Your Legislators Look your legislators up by address or use your current location.

There's statistical evidence that Virginia voters in the 18 to 29 group can swing an election.

In 2020, Democrat Joe Biden easily carried Virginia in the presidential election; voters 18 to 29 overall made up 14.6% of the Virginians who took part in that election. In 2021, Republican Glenn Youngkin/Trumpkin won the race for Virginia governor; 18 to 29 voters were just 9.1% of the Virginia voters in that election. (source)

VOTE! If you live outside Virginia but know people there, send them a quick message to remind them to vote.

There's no such thing as an unimportant election.

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Elizabeth Guzman — Donate via ActBlue

"I served for 6 years, passing laws to raise the minimum wage, end a Jim Crow-era ban on public sector collective bargaining, and expand reproductive freedom.

Now, as Donald Trump returns, I’m stepping back up."

-- Elizabeth Guzman

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Robin Ficker Announces 2026 Run for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District: The People’s Heckler Is Back in the Ring

By Michael Phillips Robin Ficker, the unrelenting force of Maryland politics and perhaps the state’s most recognizable perennial candidate, has announced yet another campaign—this time for the U.S. House seat in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. On July 8, 2025, Ficker officially declared his candidacy, promising to “shake up Washington” and refocus Congress on “Maryland families, not…

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Eleanor Norton, D.C.’s Delegate in Congress, Clings to Seat Amid Signs of Decline

[News] When Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, the Democrat and nonvoting delegate for Washington, D.C., attended a recent gala to accept an award honoring her decades-long career in Congress, she appeared to be struggling to read her brief remarks. Standing onstage at Arena Stage in April, Ms. Norton referred to the “National Environment for the Arts,” lauded the D.C. theater for…

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Building a Real Estate Empire from Cubicles to Co-Living with CPA Brothers Harrison and Ben Sharp

Key TakeawaysStrategic house hacking and co-living models can jumpstart long-term wealth even in high-interest markets.Building systems and delegating operations is critical to avoiding burnout and scaling a business.Real success requires not just saving money, but learning to earn more and pay fewer taxes legally. United States Real Estate Investor The REI Agent with Harrison and Ben Sharphttps://youtu.be/CGeDKQHf60YFollow and subscribe to The REI Agent on social Facebook Instagram Youtube .cls-1fill:#fff; Linkedin X-twitter United States Real Estate Investor It's time to have an investor-friendly agent on your team! It's time to have an investor-friendly agent on your team! United States Real Estate Investor A Journey That Starts with PurposeIn a powerful episode of The REI Agent Podcast, host Mattias dives into the world of financial freedom, brotherhood, and business-building with special guests Harrison and Ben Sharp, two brothers who are former accountants who boldly transitioned from corporate cubicles to real estate trailblazers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.From the jump, Mattias sets the tone, fresh off a successful listing and feeling the kind of energy that only comes from hard-earned wins and personal healing.Erica’s progress walking post-surgery mirrors the episode’s core message: breakthrough often comes after the hardest work. This theme plays out perfectly in the journey Harrison and Ben share.“We’re trying to grow a real estate sales business… but we started this with one goal: financial independence through house hacking.”The Bold Leap from Corporate to CreativeHarrison and Ben didn’t grow up in real estate. Both were CPAs who lived the suit-and-tie grind in Big Four firms. Harrison’s discovery of BiggerPockets lit the spark.One house hack later, he was helping others and making twice the money in real estate than in his six-figure finance job.Within a year, he was all in.Ben followed, bringing operational skills to turn Harrison’s solo hustle into a streamlined sales machine.With Ben as COO and Harrison leading the front lines, they transformed a side hustle into a thriving, scalable real estate sales business.“It didn’t make sense to build two businesses. It made sense to turn one into a real company.”The House Hack That Changed EverythingHouse hacking became their gateway to success—and it’s still their top strategy for new investors. In a market where multifamily options are slim, they innovated with rent-by-the-room models and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to generate strong cash flow from single-family homes.“If you want to live below your means and invest in your future, this is the way to start.”Their creative edge? Understanding zoning laws, parking issues, and how to avoid neighbor complaints—all while maximizing value through tax strategies like cost segregation and AGI-based deductions.“You can only cut expenses so much. But you can earn as much as you want.”Cash Poor but Asset Rich: The Investor Balancing ActMattias chimed in with relatable insight: many investors look rich on paper but are cash-poor because every dollar is being reinvested.The Sharps confirmed it’s true—and necessary.They’ve helped countless clients buy cash-flowing co-living properties, often partnering with PadSplit and investor-minded management firms to streamline operations and boost returns.“It’s not always about making more—sometimes it’s about paying less taxes.”Building a Brand, a Team, and a LegacyThe episode shifts from tactics to transformation as the brothers describe how they’re building a team from the inside out.With 27 deals in escrow, full-time VAs, buyer agents, and new CRM systems, they’re laying the foundation for scale.

What sets them apart?Relentless client service, transparency, and a deep understanding of both numbers and people. They don’t just sell properties—they solve problems.“We’re not here to just close deals. We’re here to bring real value.”And their branding vision?Building a personal media platform that rivals top influencers—not to go viral, but to generate real opportunities.“We’re trying to turn strangers into warm leads by making our message visible and authentic.”The Ultimate Power Play: RelationshipsOne golden nugget for agents?Build strong relationships with wholesalers. These lead sources can hand off warm opportunities that aren’t a good fit for quick flips but perfect for listed sales. Everyone wins.And of course, the learning never stops.Harrison’s top book recommendation?“Set for Life by Scott Trench changed my money mindset. It helped me realize I needed to not just save, but earn.”Wrapping It Up: This Is What Bold Living Looks LikeThis episode isn’t just about numbers and properties—it’s about the mindset it takes to change your life.Harrison and Ben Sharp are proof that if you bring vision, grit, and a good partner, you can create something massive.They’ve turned real estate into more than just a career. It’s their launchpad for freedom, fulfillment, and the kind of impact that lasts.“We’re not just building a business—we’re building a legacy of service, success, and significance.”Ready to Level Up?The journey from CPA to co-living kings isn’t easy, but it is possible. This episode of The REI Agent Podcast is the blueprint.Listen, learn, and then leap. Because the life you want is on the other side of bold action.Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on The REI Agent podcast, your go-to source for insights, inspiration, and strategies from top agents and investors who are living their best lives through real estate.For more content and episodes, visit reiagent.com. United States Real Estate Investor Create healing and connection within yourself, your family, and your community. Create healing and connection within yourself, your family, and your community. United States Real Estate Investor Contact Harrison and Ben SharpBK Real EstateSBRE Group United States Real Estate Investor Mentioned ReferencesSet for Life by Scott TrenchBiggerPocketsPadSplitFollow Up BossCliftonStrengthsAlex HormoziSerhantRosie NoelPace MorbyVeena Jetti United States Real Estate Investor TranscriptYeah. Thanks so much for having us on. It was fun.Yeah. Thanks for having us.

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