On November 7, 2023 House and State Elections were held, here in Virginia, Democrats won the house and maintained their state power, gaining control over the Virginia legislature with 6 democratic house seats to 5 republican house seats. Since 2020, the General Assembly’s power had been divided, but with the democratic party winning the recent election the power will no longer be divided. Many upperclassmen here at Champe will be eligible to vote in the next general election and have representation in some of the decisions made in our state and nation.
“I believe that those turning 18 in the coming years should vote,” junior Ally Schwarz said. “The opinion of younger citizens is just as important as those of the older generation.”
“Voting can be very beneficial and impactful to society and those who have the opportunity should go out and vote,” Schwarz said. “Voting is discreet so you can quietly voice your own opinion on who you think should be elected.”
