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Attorney General Herring confident following SCOTUS oral argument on unconstitutional Texas abortion ban

RICHMOND – Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the below statement following the November 1, 2021, oral argument in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in the cases of United States of America v. State of Texas et al., and Whole Woman’s Health et al. v. Jackson et al. that seek to block the unconstitutional Texas abortion ban:

Virginia bill again seeks to limit solitary confinement

RICHMOND, Va. – A bill that seeks to limit the use of isolated—or solitary— confinement in Virginia’s correctional facilities now faces the Republican-controlled House, who voted down a similar measure earlier in the session.

Governor Youngkin signs Day One Game Plan Tax Conformity Bill

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – On February 23, 2022, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 971 to conform Virginia’s tax code to the federal Internal Revenue Code in part to grant Virginia businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic significant tax relief.

House bill would reverse law limiting minor traffic stops

RICHMOND, Va. — A Senate committee could debate a bill that would reverse a policing law intended to reduce racial profiling.

Advocates say everyone would win if coal tar sealants were banned. Enough lawmakers disagreed

RICHMOND, Va. – Lawmakers last month killed legislation that would give localities the option to ban the use of coal tar pavement sealant, a product that environmental and health agencies say can negatively impact aquatic and human life.

Governor Youngkin statement on House and Senate Budgets

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on the proposed budget amendments released by the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.

When was Herring elected?

Herring was elected to the Senate of Virginia in a special election triggered by Republican Bill Mims ' appointment as chief deputy attorney general of Virginia. He was re-elected to a full term in the 2007 election, and re-elected again in 2011.

Who is Mark Herring?

Mark Rankin Herring (born September 25, 1961) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 47th Attorney General of Virginia. A Democrat, he previously served in the Senate of Virginia since a 2006 special election, representing the 33rd district, made up of parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

Why did Herring call for Northam to resign?

Herring had previously called on Northam to resign after the discovery of Northam's yearbook page, saying, "It is no longer possible for Governor Northam to lead our Commonwealth, and it is time for him to step down." He later clarified that the discovery of the yearbook page was not the reason he called for Northam's resignation; he did so because Northam had initially admitted to appearing in the photo, but the following day, "came out with a different and contradictory account, and that was when there was an erosion of trust."

Who is running against Herring in 2021?

On November 2, 2021, Herring narrowly lost his reelection bid to Republican challenger Jason Miyares , a Virginia House delegate. He outperformed the other candidates Terry McAuliffe and Hala Ayala, who were all on the Democratic ticket.

Who did Mark Herring face in the 2013 election?

He faced Republican Mark Obenshain in the general election. On the night of the election, Obenshain held a 1,200-vote lead over Herring. Vote totals fluctuated as ballots were canvassed in the following days, and the race remained too close to call. On November 12, 2013, with all ballots counted, Herring held a 165-vote lead, or less than 0.01%, and Obenshain requested a recount. Herring's total increased during the recount, so Obenshain conceded the election on December 18, 2013, and later that day, the recount ended with Herring winning by 907 votes, or 0.04%. Herring was sworn into office on January 11, 2014.

Who did Mark Herring beat in the 2013 presidential election?

Herring defeated Justin Fairfax in the Democratic primary in June 11, 2013, winning narrowly by a margin of 52% to 48%. He faced Republican Mark Obenshain in the general election. On the night of the election, Obenshain held a 1,200-vote lead over Herring.

Who ran unopposed in the 2017 primary?

Herring ran unopposed in the 2017 Democratic primary.