It resulted in Democrats gaining 6 seats in the House of Delegates, and gaining control of both chambers of the General Assembly, marking the first time that Democrats held control of both legislative and executive branches in Virginia since 1993.

In the 2017 Virginia House of Delegates election, Republicans held on to a slim majority of 51-49 after a drawing in a tied race went in their favor.

[4] The Republican majority in the House of Delegates appealed the decision directly to the United States Supreme Court.

The House of Delegates reconvened on July 9, 2019 only for it to adjourn again after 90 minutes of session.

Then-Speaker of the House of Delegates Kirk Cox called the special session "just an election year stunt".

He criticized the Democrats' focus on gun-control bills without considering mental health and penalization of crimes.

Incumbent Republican Jeff Campbell has represented the 6th district since 2014 special election.

Incumbent Republican Joseph McNamara has represented the 8th district since the 2018 special election.

Incumbent Republican Ronnie R. Campbell has represented the 24th district since a 2019 special election.

Incumbent Republican Tony Wilt has represented the 26th district since a 2010 special election.

Incumbent Republican Roxann Robinson has represented the 27th district since a 2010 special election.

Incumbent Democrat Kathleen Murphy has represented the 34th district since the 2015 special election.

Incumbent Republican and Majority Caucus Chairman Tim Hugo had represented the 40th district since 2003.

Incumbent Democrat and Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates Eileen Filler-Corn has represented the 41st district since 2010.

Incumbent Democrat and Minority Caucus Chair Charniele Herring has represented the 46th district since 2009.

Incumbent Democrat and House Minority Whip Alfonso H. Lopez has represented the 49th district since 2012.