We Lost More Than an Election — Here’s What Comes Next

We lost all three statewide races. We lost 13 House seats. No Republican won outside deep-red districts.

This election wasn’t about who the better candidate was — it was about national trends that local campaigns couldn’t overcome.

So, what happens now?

When the General Assembly convenes in January, Democrats will have full control. Here’s what we can expect:

• Gun Control: Restrictions on semi-automatic rifles, bans on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, and limits on concealed carry reciprocity with other states.
• Right-to-Work: Expect attempts to abolish Virginia’s right-to-work protections, paving the way for mandatory union membership and higher local taxes through collective bargaining mandates.
• Taxes: New taxes on services like dry cleaning, handyman repairs, and digital services.
• Energy Costs: Re-entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), meaning higher power bills for Virginia families.
• Transportation: Re-adoption of California’s vehicle standards — by 2035, only electric cars can be sold new in Virginia.
• Elections: A new redistricting amendment that will let Democrats redraw congressional lines — creating 10 blue districts and just one red.
• Education & Culture: Full reinstatement of transgender bathroom and sports policies in public schools.
• Immigration: Virginia will move toward sanctuary-state status by reversing cooperation with ICE.
• Criminal Justice: Passage of “Second Look” laws allowing violent felons serving life sentences to seek release after 15 years.

Democrats will treat last night’s results as a mandate to advance this entire agenda — and much more.

If you want honest, detailed updates about what’s coming out of Richmond — follow this page (Twitter/X / Facebook). I’ll keep you informed on every bill, every policy, and what it means for your family, your job, and your rights.

Tim Anderson is an attorney and ran to represent the 97^th District in Virginia Beach. He lost 42.8% to the incumbent Democrat Michael Feggans, who got 57%. Anderson posted this to his Nov. 5 Twitter/X account.