RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's state House will soon have its first Black speaker in its more than 400-year history after the chamber's incoming Democratic majority on Saturday chose Del.
Scott was unanimously elected speaker-designee by the House Democratic Caucus, the group said in a news release.
The full House of Delegates will vote to officially confirm him on the first day of the 2024 legislative session.
“Virginia voters sent a resounding message on Tuesday that they wanted a Commonwealth that moved forward and that is exactly what I intend to do as your next Speaker,” Scott said in a statement.
House Republicans were expected to vote Sunday.
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