Virginia Senator Faces Resolution for Investigation and Potential Expulsion Amid Federal Charges
Republican State Sen. Bryce Reeves has introduced a resolution in the Virginia Senate to investigate Democratic State Sen. Louise Lucas and consider her expulsion. The resolution follows federal charges against Sen. Lucas, who represents Portsmouth, alleging she used her legislative…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, November 6, 2026 — A resolution has been introduced in the Virginia Senate calling for an investigation into Democratic State Sen. Louise Lucas, representing Portsmouth, and the consideration of her expulsion from the chamber. The move comes in the wake of federal charges filed against Sen. Lucas.
Republican State Sen. Bryce Reeves is the sponsor of the resolution. According to the resolution’s text, the investigation is warranted due to federal charges that allege Sen. Lucas utilized her legislative position to provide benefits to a cannabis business in which she holds a co-ownership stake. The federal indictment includes charges of racketeering and honest-services fraud.
The specifics of the federal charges and the exact nature of the alleged benefits to the cannabis business were not detailed in the provided summary. The resolution seeks to initiate a formal review process within the Senate to examine the allegations and determine the appropriate course of action, which could include expulsion.
As of the reporting of this resolution, further details regarding the timeline for the investigation, the proceedings within the Senate, or the specific outcomes of the federal charges against Sen. Lucas were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Craig Belcher on wydaily.com, see more information here.
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