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View of General Assembly’s opening day

1/13/2018, 10:01 a.m.
Even with Republicans still in control of both chambers, November’s election results are expected to dramatically reshape the General Assembly’s …
Virginia’s 40 senators start the new session with a standing ovation for Justin Fairfax, upper right, the soon-to-be lieutenant governor. He will be on the floor next week after he is inaugurated as the Senate’s presiding officer, replacing current Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, who moves up to governor.

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Delegate Lamont Bagby, new chair of the 20-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, thoughtfully watches his colleagues.

Delegate Lamont Bagby, new chair of the 20-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, thoughtfully watches his colleagues.

New Manassas Delegate Danica A. Roem, the state’s first openly transgender legislator, takes part in the Pledge of Allegiance.

New Manassas Delegate Danica A. Roem, the state’s first openly transgender legislator, takes part in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Richmond Delegate Jeff M. Bourne applauds the start of the session.

Richmond Delegate Jeff M. Bourne applauds the start of the session.

Fairfax Delegate Kathy Tran takes in the action on her first day as a legislator while her less than impressed baby, Elsie, naps.

Fairfax Delegate Kathy Tran takes in the action on her first day as a legislator while her less than impressed baby, Elsie, naps.

Alexandria Delegate Charniele L. Herring joins members in taking the oath of office to begin a new term

Alexandria Delegate Charniele L. Herring joins members in taking the oath of office to begin a new term

New delegates Dawn M. Adams of Richmond and Hala S. Ayala of Woodbridge share a happy embrace. They are among the 34 female legislators — 28 in the House and six in the Senate — a record for the General Assembly.

New delegates Dawn M. Adams of Richmond and Hala S. Ayala of Woodbridge share a happy embrace. They are among the 34 female legislators — 28 in the House and six in the Senate — a record for the General Assembly.