With Control of Virginia, Democrats Go Into a Tax and Regulatory Frenzy
24th January 2026
In the last election, Democrats again campaigned as moderates, including Abigail Spanberger.
Once in control of the Governor’s mansion and the legislature, however, Virginia Democrats have moved quickly to fulfill the worst stereotype of a tax-hungry, economy-crushing party.
The Democrats introduced an array of new taxes on every aspect of life.
At the same time, Spanberger moved to take control of Virginia universities and colleges after years of trying to move those schools to the center.
Now, members are pushing rent control legislation and defining landlords as “gougers” if they raise rents by as little as 3%.