Welcome

It is a privilege to represent Charlottesville and Albemarle and serve as House Democratic Leader in the Virginia General Assembly.  My work in the  House of Delegates reflects my commitment to expanding economic opportunity, investing in public education, and protecting Virginia’s environment and natural resources.  Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to represent you. I hope you will take a moment to read about my positions on the issues and follow what I’ve been doing at the General Assembly.

Statement on Renomination to the House of Delegates

I am very pleased and honored to accept the nomination of the Democratic party for another term to be your Delegate for the 57th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. I first want to thank my family – Nancy and Matthew – for supporting me all of these years. Without them, I could not do this job.… continued…

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2013 Virginia General Assembly Session

Top News

  • Reconvene Session Passes Transportation Plan, More Restrictions on Abortion
  • Session Ends with a Bang
  • Thoughts on the Transportation Bill
  • Toscano speech on Transportation Bill
  • Crossover and the Fate of Transportation
  • Statement on the Dragas Reappointment Vote
  • Power Grab
  • Toscano on Redistricting
  • Va General Assembly Session Week 2:
    Noteworthy Developments
  • Week One at the 2013 General Assembly
  • Toscano Responds to the State of the Commonwealth Address
  • Prospects for the 2013 General Assembly
  • Ending Political Gridlock
  • A Bright Future for Virginia
Thoughts on the 2012 Election

November 6, 2012 showed again that the United States is truly an exceptional nation. Every four years, we participate in a process to select our President and determine the direction of the country. Although our elections are not perfect, and while many have recently sought to limit the franchise and make voting more difficult, we still find a way to engage millions of people in a democratic process designed to determine which ideas win out.… continued…

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Congratulations to Barack Obama and Tim Kaine

Democratic Party mascot Tuesday was big. President Obama captured Virginia again, on his way to reelection, and Tim Kaine won the battle of former Governors to become our junior Senator. Our country and the Commonwealth face big challenges – continuing the economic recovery, supporting our schools, ensuring a safety net and dealing with climate change, as examples – for which we need the vision and abilities of these two men.… continued…

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