Schuyler VanValkenburg
@scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social
Senator representing Virginia's 16th District. Parent of three pretty cool kids, teacher of the Constitution, Democrat, and #Henrico homer.
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VA State Sen. @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social reacts to failed MAGA Gov. Glenn Youngkin saying his biggest regret in four years is "not being able to get a deal done to build an arena in NOVA for the Washington Wizards and Capitals" (aka, throwing tax $ at a billionaire) bluevirginia.us/2026/01/thur...
January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM
VA State Sen. @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social reacts to failed MAGA Gov. Glenn Youngkin saying his biggest regret in four years is "not being able to get a deal done to build an arena in NOVA for the Washington Wizards and Capitals" (aka, throwing tax $ at a billionaire) bluevirginia.us/2026/01/thur...
On day 1 of session @vademocrats.bsky.social are keeping their promise to protect Virginians’ rights!
✔️protecting a woman’s right to choose
✔️taking the gay marriage ban out of the constitution
✔️protecting the right to vote and rights restoration
These amendments are going to the voters!
✔️protecting a woman’s right to choose
✔️taking the gay marriage ban out of the constitution
✔️protecting the right to vote and rights restoration
These amendments are going to the voters!
January 15, 2026 at 12:22 AM
On day 1 of session @vademocrats.bsky.social are keeping their promise to protect Virginians’ rights!
✔️protecting a woman’s right to choose
✔️taking the gay marriage ban out of the constitution
✔️protecting the right to vote and rights restoration
These amendments are going to the voters!
✔️protecting a woman’s right to choose
✔️taking the gay marriage ban out of the constitution
✔️protecting the right to vote and rights restoration
These amendments are going to the voters!
We had a wonderful W. Henrico Session Send-off Monday night!
You can read about it here.
In the meantime, thank you to everyone who came, and thank you to the citizens of western Henrico for entrusting us with the honor of representing you in the Assembly! We won’t let you down!
You can read about it here.
In the meantime, thank you to everyone who came, and thank you to the citizens of western Henrico for entrusting us with the honor of representing you in the Assembly! We won’t let you down!
Henrico Democratic lawmakers gather with residents for session sendoff
Four Democratic members of the Virginia General Assembly from Henrico County met with residents Jan. 12 at WayGone Brewery in the Far West End ahead of the General Assembly’s eight-week session.
The ...
www.henricocitizen.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:51 PM
We had a wonderful W. Henrico Session Send-off Monday night!
You can read about it here.
In the meantime, thank you to everyone who came, and thank you to the citizens of western Henrico for entrusting us with the honor of representing you in the Assembly! We won’t let you down!
You can read about it here.
In the meantime, thank you to everyone who came, and thank you to the citizens of western Henrico for entrusting us with the honor of representing you in the Assembly! We won’t let you down!
“If localities are setting up barriers for manufactured homes, which they do, we are taking away one of the lowest-cost home ownership options that are available,” VanValkenburg told Radio IQ.
Historically, aesthetically maligned manufactured housing could expand under newly proposed Virginia legislation
"Any place you’d be able to site build a home you’d be able to put a manufactured home. That’s as simple as it gets."
www.wvtf.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
“If localities are setting up barriers for manufactured homes, which they do, we are taking away one of the lowest-cost home ownership options that are available,” VanValkenburg told Radio IQ.
Just an absolutely fantastic pick. I cannot speak highly enough of Jenna, the work she’s done and her ability to move us forward as a Commonwealth.
Our kids education is in good hands!
Our kids education is in good hands!
Spanberger names Jenna Conway to run Virginia Department of Education
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has chosen Jenna Conway to run the Virginia Department of Education as the state superintendent of public instruction.
richmond.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Just an absolutely fantastic pick. I cannot speak highly enough of Jenna, the work she’s done and her ability to move us forward as a Commonwealth.
Our kids education is in good hands!
Our kids education is in good hands!
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Pics from tonight's Henrico Delegation Legislative Send-off!
@scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social @maynivar.com
@scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social @maynivar.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Pics from tonight's Henrico Delegation Legislative Send-off!
@scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social @maynivar.com
@scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social @maynivar.com
For four years Gov. Youngkin has tried to shovel Virginia's taxpayer dollars to unaccountable, ideological, and lesser performing private schools.
And in classic Youngkin fashion, it’s all for political optics. He doesn’t even know what he’s signing us into.
Incredibly irresponsible.
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And in classic Youngkin fashion, it’s all for political optics. He doesn’t even know what he’s signing us into.
Incredibly irresponsible.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
For four years Gov. Youngkin has tried to shovel Virginia's taxpayer dollars to unaccountable, ideological, and lesser performing private schools.
And in classic Youngkin fashion, it’s all for political optics. He doesn’t even know what he’s signing us into.
Incredibly irresponsible.
1/
And in classic Youngkin fashion, it’s all for political optics. He doesn’t even know what he’s signing us into.
Incredibly irresponsible.
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Jerome Powell: "This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
January 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Jerome Powell: "This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
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January 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Bill Mims is a wonderful person who epitomizes public service. It is not a surprise that he and @abigailspanberger.com formed a bond and friendship. What a fantastic tone it sets that he will administer her oath of office!
Also, everyone should read Havel!
Also, everyone should read Havel!
How a chance meeting led to an unlikely friendship for Virginia’s next governor
William C. Mims, a senior justice on the Supreme Court of Virginia and former Republican lawmaker, has bonded with Democratic Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Bill Mims is a wonderful person who epitomizes public service. It is not a surprise that he and @abigailspanberger.com formed a bond and friendship. What a fantastic tone it sets that he will administer her oath of office!
Also, everyone should read Havel!
Also, everyone should read Havel!
@maynivar.com and I met with leaders of the RVA Iranian-American community before they (and others!) went to DC to voice support for the Iranian protestors.
May these protests be the ones that finally end that awful regime and bring freedom and democracy to the Iranian people!
May these protests be the ones that finally end that awful regime and bring freedom and democracy to the Iranian people!
January 11, 2026 at 4:11 PM
@maynivar.com and I met with leaders of the RVA Iranian-American community before they (and others!) went to DC to voice support for the Iranian protestors.
May these protests be the ones that finally end that awful regime and bring freedom and democracy to the Iranian people!
May these protests be the ones that finally end that awful regime and bring freedom and democracy to the Iranian people!
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That's highly illegal. The government cannot go to someone's house without a warrant or probable cause.
JD Vance: "It was a legitimate law enforcement operation. We were going door to door to try to find criminal illegal aliens and deport them from the United States ... say a prayer for that agent ... he deserves a debt of gratitude."
January 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
That's highly illegal. The government cannot go to someone's house without a warrant or probable cause.
This is un-American. Our government is founded on limits. And checks and balances, of “ambition counteracting ambition,” as Madison noted in Fed 51.
January 9, 2026 at 1:48 PM
This is un-American. Our government is founded on limits. And checks and balances, of “ambition counteracting ambition,” as Madison noted in Fed 51.
If democracy is in danger from Trump’s attempts to mid-decade redraw in Texas, Miss and NC, then we must act accordingly.
In January, I’m not voting to send redistricting to voters just to reinforce the status quo.
We can get 8-3 w/ the current maps.
10-1. Right, Sen. Louise Lucas?
In January, I’m not voting to send redistricting to voters just to reinforce the status quo.
We can get 8-3 w/ the current maps.
10-1. Right, Sen. Louise Lucas?
"Hakeem Jeffries huddled Thursday evening on the House floor with the 6 Dems in the VA delegation to chat new maps. The big questions: Do they push for a 9D-2R map or a 10D-1R map? What do Dems in DC vs Richmond want?"- @allymutnick bluevirginia.us/2026/01/a-ne...
January 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
If democracy is in danger from Trump’s attempts to mid-decade redraw in Texas, Miss and NC, then we must act accordingly.
In January, I’m not voting to send redistricting to voters just to reinforce the status quo.
We can get 8-3 w/ the current maps.
10-1. Right, Sen. Louise Lucas?
In January, I’m not voting to send redistricting to voters just to reinforce the status quo.
We can get 8-3 w/ the current maps.
10-1. Right, Sen. Louise Lucas?
The violence, lies, propaganda, assaults on constitutional norms, and attacks on American citizens and states in just the last week are horrifying.
It isn’t normal. It’s not okay. It’s not something we should accept.
America is an idea. A great one. We need to fight to keep it.
It isn’t normal. It’s not okay. It’s not something we should accept.
America is an idea. A great one. We need to fight to keep it.
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The violence, lies, propaganda, assaults on constitutional norms, and attacks on American citizens and states in just the last week are horrifying.
It isn’t normal. It’s not okay. It’s not something we should accept.
America is an idea. A great one. We need to fight to keep it.
It isn’t normal. It’s not okay. It’s not something we should accept.
America is an idea. A great one. We need to fight to keep it.
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Today marks 15 years since a gunman tried to assassinate me. He shot 19 people and killed six.
I almost died, and think of those who did every day.
I almost died, and think of those who did every day.
January 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Today marks 15 years since a gunman tried to assassinate me. He shot 19 people and killed six.
I almost died, and think of those who did every day.
I almost died, and think of those who did every day.
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Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA02), Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA01), etc. Vote Against Bipartisan Measure to Extendi ACA Tax Credits by Three Years As Health Care Costs Skyrocket for Virginians bluevirginia.us/2026/01/rep-... h/t @electdemocrats.bsky.social @admcrlsn.bsky.social
Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA02), Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA01), etc. Vote Against Extending ACA Tax Credits As Health Care Costs Skyrocket for Virginians
See below for a press release from the DCCC on Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA02)'s vote against "extending ACA tax credits as health care costs skyrocket for Virginians." On, and note that Rep. Rob Wittman (R...
bluevirginia.us
January 8, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA02), Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA01), etc. Vote Against Bipartisan Measure to Extendi ACA Tax Credits by Three Years As Health Care Costs Skyrocket for Virginians bluevirginia.us/2026/01/rep-... h/t @electdemocrats.bsky.social @admcrlsn.bsky.social
Excited to be carrying this bill--the FAST Act--with @philforvirginia.bsky.social!
The cheapest energy is the energy we already have!
Enhancing the existing grid is the cheapest and fastest way to get energy online!
The cheapest energy is the energy we already have!
Enhancing the existing grid is the cheapest and fastest way to get energy online!
Va. lawmakers renew push for more energy storage
Del. Rip Sullivan, D-Fairfax County, and Sen. Lamont Bagby, D-Richmond, said adding energy storage to the grid will make electric service cheaper and more reliable.
cardinalnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Excited to be carrying this bill--the FAST Act--with @philforvirginia.bsky.social!
The cheapest energy is the energy we already have!
Enhancing the existing grid is the cheapest and fastest way to get energy online!
The cheapest energy is the energy we already have!
Enhancing the existing grid is the cheapest and fastest way to get energy online!
Very jazzed to see @henricodems.bsky.social own @Delegate Rodney Willett taking this leadership position.
He’s already been a leader on health care with his chair of the Joint & Rural Health Commissions.
Rodney is going to be a fantastic chair of House Health & Human Services for Virginia!
He’s already been a leader on health care with his chair of the Joint & Rural Health Commissions.
Rodney is going to be a fantastic chair of House Health & Human Services for Virginia!
VA @SpeakerDonScott Announces Delegate Rodney Willett as Next Chair of House Health and Human Services Committee bluevirginia.us/2026/01/wedn...
January 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Very jazzed to see @henricodems.bsky.social own @Delegate Rodney Willett taking this leadership position.
He’s already been a leader on health care with his chair of the Joint & Rural Health Commissions.
Rodney is going to be a fantastic chair of House Health & Human Services for Virginia!
He’s already been a leader on health care with his chair of the Joint & Rural Health Commissions.
Rodney is going to be a fantastic chair of House Health & Human Services for Virginia!
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Highlighting a few bills to track so far (before inevitable dump of 2k in a day due shortly):
*⃣ HB23 & SB76 to align all presidential year primaries to March (@helmerva.bsky.social & @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social)
*⃣ SB49 (@aaronrouse.bsky.social) to clarify governor appts rules
*⃣ HB9 permanent EDT
*⃣ HB23 & SB76 to align all presidential year primaries to March (@helmerva.bsky.social & @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social)
*⃣ SB49 (@aaronrouse.bsky.social) to clarify governor appts rules
*⃣ HB9 permanent EDT
January 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Highlighting a few bills to track so far (before inevitable dump of 2k in a day due shortly):
*⃣ HB23 & SB76 to align all presidential year primaries to March (@helmerva.bsky.social & @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social)
*⃣ SB49 (@aaronrouse.bsky.social) to clarify governor appts rules
*⃣ HB9 permanent EDT
*⃣ HB23 & SB76 to align all presidential year primaries to March (@helmerva.bsky.social & @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social)
*⃣ SB49 (@aaronrouse.bsky.social) to clarify governor appts rules
*⃣ HB9 permanent EDT
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Join me and the rest of the Western Henrico Delegation on Monday, January 12th at 7pm at WayGone Brewery to hear about our legislative priorities and to help us raise some funds before the legislative session starts. RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/vv4va...
Western Henrico Session Send-Off
Join us!
secure.actblue.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Join me and the rest of the Western Henrico Delegation on Monday, January 12th at 7pm at WayGone Brewery to hear about our legislative priorities and to help us raise some funds before the legislative session starts. RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/vv4va...
We have a responsibility to protect Virginia service members from being deployed recklessly or against fellow Americans.
Trump’s lawless behavior proves this.
Proud to patron this bill with @helmerva.bsky.social @jetforva.bsky.social and others.
Trump’s lawless behavior proves this.
Proud to patron this bill with @helmerva.bsky.social @jetforva.bsky.social and others.
Helmer: On illegal National Guard deployments, Virginia cannot be silent
No longer can we assume that members of the Virginia National Guard will be deployed legally and their lives surrendered only in defense of our Constitution and country — or that they won’t be used…
cardinalnews.org
January 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
We have a responsibility to protect Virginia service members from being deployed recklessly or against fellow Americans.
Trump’s lawless behavior proves this.
Proud to patron this bill with @helmerva.bsky.social @jetforva.bsky.social and others.
Trump’s lawless behavior proves this.
Proud to patron this bill with @helmerva.bsky.social @jetforva.bsky.social and others.
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We cannot stand by idly & allow Virginians to be deployed against fellow Americans or to enrich Trump’s oil billionaire buddies. Proud to be working with @friendsofvirgil.bsky.social @jetforva.bsky.social @marcussimon.com & @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social to protect the VA National Guard’s integrity
Helmer: On illegal National Guard deployments, Virginia cannot be silent
No longer can we assume that members of the Virginia National Guard will be deployed legally and their lives surrendered only in defense of our Constitution and country — or that they won’t be used…
cardinalnews.org
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
We cannot stand by idly & allow Virginians to be deployed against fellow Americans or to enrich Trump’s oil billionaire buddies. Proud to be working with @friendsofvirgil.bsky.social @jetforva.bsky.social @marcussimon.com & @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social to protect the VA National Guard’s integrity
Join me and the rest of the Western Henrico Delegation on Monday, January 12th at 7pm at WayGone Brewery to hear about our legislative priorities and to help us raise some funds before the legislative session starts. RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/vv4va...
Western Henrico Session Send-Off
Join us!
secure.actblue.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Join me and the rest of the Western Henrico Delegation on Monday, January 12th at 7pm at WayGone Brewery to hear about our legislative priorities and to help us raise some funds before the legislative session starts. RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/vv4va...