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General Assembly 2025: Lawmakers welcome newly elected Senators

Gov. Youngkin looks on as Del. Cherry gives remarks
Gov. Glenn Youngkin looks on as Del. Mike Cherry, R-Colonial Heights, gives remarks during a press conference in support of SB1346, which would establish the Virginia Opportunity Scholarship Grant Program, a $5000 scholarship for eligible students, on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Gov. Youngkin gives a thumbs up as he arrives at a press conference
Gov. Glenn Youngkin arrives for a press conference in support of SB1346, which would establish the Virginia Opportunity Scholarship Grant Program, a $5000 scholarship for eligible students, on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Del. Martinez walks into a building
Del. Marty Martinez, D-Loudoun, arrives for a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

People walk past the George Washington statue
Lawmakers and their staff make their way past the George Washington statue in capitol square during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Hashmi gives remarks to media
Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, gives remarks against SB1346, which would establish the Virginia Opportunity Scholarship Grant Program, a $5000 scholarshipfor eligible students, on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Locke chats with Del. Torian under a protrait
Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, chats with Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, outside of the Speaker’s Chambers during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Attorney General Miyares shakes hands with Del.Feggans
Attorney General Jason Miyares, is welcomed to a Democratic Caucus meeting by Del. Michael Feggans, D-Virginia Beach, during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Attorney General Miyares exits as Del.Feggans closes the door
Attorney General Jason Miyares, leaves the Democratic Caucus meeting as Del. Michael Feggans, D-Virginia Beach, shuts the door during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Del. Feggans closes a door
Del. Michael Feggans, D-Virginia Beach, closes the door to a Democratic caucus meeting during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Delegates Torian and Herring leave the Speaker’s office following a meeting
Del. Luke Torian, D-Prince William, walks and chats with House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, following a caucus meeting during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Speaker Scott gives remarks
Speaker of the House Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, gives remarks about Miss Teen Virginia following her introduction during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. McPike makes his way to the floor
Sen. Jeremy McPike, D-Prince William, makes his way to the Senate floor during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Senators bow their heads in prayer joined by Miss Teen Virginia and Miss Virginia
Senators joined by Miss Teen Cassidy Lee, and Miss Virginia Carlehr Swanson in a prayer during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

A close up of Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears gives remarks from the dais during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Rouse goes through some papers
Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, goes through his paperwork during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Srinivasan bows his heads as he is welcomed into the Senate
Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, D-Loudoun, is introduced into the senate during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Srinivasan bows his heads as he is welcomed into the Senate
Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, D-Loudoun, is introduced into the senate during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Peake looks through his notes
Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, looks through his notes during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Marsden holds his hand over his eye
Sen. David Marsden, D-Fairfax, puts his hands on his face during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Hackworth sleeps a little
Sen. Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell, rests his eyes during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Sen. Favola and Sen. Stuart chat on the Senate floor
Sen. Barbara Favola, D-Arlington, chats with Sen. Richard Stuart, R-King George, during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Senators Boysko and DeSteph looko over some notes
Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, looks over Sen. Bill DeSteph, R-Virginia Beach, during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Republican Senators meet on the floor
Senate Republicans hold a meeting on the Senate Floor during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Senators, seen from the gallery, pack and chat with each other as they get ready to leave
Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover, chats with Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Chesterfield, as the Senate Adjourns during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)

Senators Head and Hackworth make their way past snow
Sen. Chris Head, R-Botetourt, walks with Sen. Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell, after the Senate adjourned during a General Assembly session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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