House Speaker Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “The Supreme Court of the United States today corrected a nearly five-decades old decision and returned power to the states as it relates to abortion. I have been a pro-life delegate since being elected in 2005, and will remain pro-life as Speaker of the House of Delegates. “All Virginians want fewer abortions, … Read More
Statement of Speaker Gilbert on Worker Safety Board’s Actions
House Speaker Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, issued the following statement regarding the Worker Safety Board’s vote to repeal former Governor Northam’s unworkable COVID-19 safety regulations: “Yesterday’s vote is a win for Virginia businesses of all sizes. Not only were the Northam rules onerous, they were inflexible. Rather than change as our understanding of the pandemic changed, the rules remained fixed. Uncounted … Read More
Speaker-designee Todd Gilbert Calls for National Guard Mobilization to Rescue Stranded I-95 Motorists
Speaker-designee Todd Gilbert issued the following statement Tuesday morning: “The situation on Interstate 95 is untenable. Travelers are trapped – some for nearly 24 hours. But now isn’t the time to place blame for what went wrong. It’s time to get help to those in need. “Local first responders are doing everything they can, but with so many people stranded, … Read More
House Republicans Elect Leadership Team, Nominate Gilbert for Speaker
The Virginia House Republican Caucus on Sunday unanimously elected its leadership team for the upcoming General Assembly and nominated Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, to serve as Speaker. Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, will serve as House Majority Leader, Caucus Chair Del. Kathy Byron, R-Bedford, was elected to her second term, and Del. Jay Leftwich, R-Chesapeake, was elected House Majority Whip for … Read More
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert Statement on Local Certification of Races in HD 85, 91
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Today’s certification by the local electoral boards make it official: Karen Greenhalgh and A.C. Cordoza have prevailed in House Districts 85 and 91. I again congratulate the Delegates-elect on their win, and look forward to working with them as members of our 52-member Republican House majority.”
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert Statement on the Election of Republican House Majority
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “Virginia voters made an historic statement, delivering a clear rebuke of the failed policies of the last two years and electing Republicans up and down the ballot. “In addition to electing Glenn Youngkin, Winsome Sears, and Jason Miyares, voters have given Republicans a majority in the House of Delegates. We have … Read More
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert Statement on the Passing of Gov. Linwood Holton
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement: “A giant of Virginia public service has passed, and our Commonwealth mourns the loss of Governor Linwood Holton. Governor Holton was a transformational figure in Virginia politics. More importantly, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. I ask all Virginians to join me in keeping the entire Holton family in … Read More
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert Statement on the Passing of Del. Frank Hargrove
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement on the passing of Del. Frank Hargrove: “Frank Hargrove was a Virginia institution. In the House of Delegates, he was a legend, and I was honored to serve with him during the short time our tenures overlapped. His was a life of service: first to his country in the U.S. Army … Read More
Gilbert: House Democrats Must Choose Between McAuliffe and Parents
Our children are not the property of the state. They are our most precious assets, and we trust our public school system to be partners with us as parents to ensure that they get the education they need to have a successful future.”
Gilbert: Democrats Who Don’t Disavow NARAL Endorsements Own #DefundThePolice
NARAL-VA had previously tweeted their support for defunding the police, but did so again on Tuedsay multiple times during an online conversation about where candidates stand on the issue of supporting law enforcement. Democrats have already taken over $300k from Future Now, a left-wing group who has also pushed to defund police departments across the nation. It’s time for them … Read More