Democrats Win Control <br />of Virginia Legislature.<br />The results mark the first time <br />Democrats have gained control <br />of both the Virginia House and <br />Senate in more than two decades.<br />Virginia Governor Ralph Northam <br />is also a Democrat, signaling that <br />a progressive agenda is likely to <br />make headway in the state.<br />Democrats will also have <br />control of redistricting in the <br />state following the 2020 census.<br />Formally a swing state, Virginia <br />has elected a Democratic <br />Governor since 2013.<br />Top Democrats in the <br />state attribute their comeback <br />to Donald Trump's presidency.<br />The temporary occupant of the White House and with his tweets, that made a difference ... That energized the base, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, Democratic House Leader, via CNN.<br />Issues expected to gain focus <br />in the coming sessions include <br />equal rights, minimum wage, <br />gun laws and reproductive rights
