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General Assembly 2025: Gubernatorial candidates speak at rallies

Ferrell-Zabala raises her fist
Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, leads supporters in a chant during a Moms Demand Action for a gun safety advocacy rally on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Former Representative Spanberger attends a rally
Former Representative Abigail Spanberger joins Moms Demand Action for a gun safety advocacy rally on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Attendee hold signs
Moms Demand Action hosted a gun safety advocacy rally on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Steiner hods a sign
Maggie Steiner, of Reston, joins Moms Demand Action for a gun safety advocacy rally on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Former Representative Spanberger attends a rally
Former Representative Abigail Spanberger joins Moms Demand Action for a gun safety advocacy rally on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Craig is seen in a patch of light
Kenny Craig, Director of Government Relations at Liberty University, waits to the start of a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Del. Walker is seen in a patch of light
Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, arrives for a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
light shine on a person’s jacket
A person waits for the start of a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Gaines gives remarks as Gov. Youngkin applauds
Riley Gaines gives remarks as Gov. Glenn Youngkin applauds along Attorney General Jason Miyares during a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears gives remarks
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears gives remarks during a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Del. Tata comforts Sen. Mulchi
Del. Anne Ferrell Tata, R-Virginia Beach, put her hand on Sen. Tammy Brankley Mulchi’s, R-Mecklenburg, back during a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Attorney General Miyares gives remarks
Attorney General Jason Miyares gives remarks during a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears smiles
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears smiles as she listens during a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Lt. Gov. Sears listens along Attorney General Miyares
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears listens along Attorney General Jason Miyares during a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A detail of Lt. Gov. Sears’ belt
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears’ belt buckle is seen during a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Lt. Gov. Sears walks away as Attorney General Miyares looks on
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears walks away followed by Attorney General Jason Miyares during a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Attorney General Miyares looks on
Attorney General Jason Miyares looks on after a press conference in support of HB1809 and SB749, which would require schools to only allow students to participate in sports based on their “biological sex,” on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sen. Perry looks on tensely
Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, works on her computer during General Assembly Session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Senetors Deeds and Pillion chat
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, chats with Sen. Todd Pillion, R-Abingdon, during General Assembly Session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sen. Pillion holds his head up with his hand as he reads bills on his desk
Sen. Todd Pillion, R-Abingdon, looks over bills during General Assembly Session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Senators Boysko and Foy chat
Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, chats with Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy, D-Prince William, during General Assembly Session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sen. Graves gives remarks
Sen. Angelia Williams Graves, D-Norfolk, presents her bill during General Assembly Session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Commissioner Beals gives remarks
Susan Beals, Commissioner of Virginia Department of Elections, gives remarks during a Virginia Board of Elections meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Chairman O’Bannon listens
Chairman of the Virginia Board of Elections John O’Bannon listens during a Virginia Board of Elections meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Del. Watts walks through the hallways
Del. Vivian Watts, D-Fairfax, makes her way to the House Atrium on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Sen. Srinivasan makes his way through the stairs
Sen. Kannan Srinivasan, D-Loudoun, makes his way to the Capitol after The Board of Elections certified his election on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A person walks in a patch of light
A person makes their way through the House Atrium on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A person walks in a patch of light
A person makes their way through the House Atrium on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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