But Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington, said any abortion efforts are unlikely to see success in this divided government during an election year. “With 100 House of Delegates seats and 40 Senate seats up for election in November, these lawmakers are going to put off whatever they possibly can,” he said.

Gov. Youngkin calls on lawmakers to ‘come together’ on abortion while pushing 15-week ban (DC News Now)

"If the Republicans retain this seat and it is a 21-19 Senate, then any deal that Republicans might make with Senator Morrissey on the abortion restrictions but could get to a 20-20 tie and that tie be broken by the Republican pro-life Lieutenant Governor," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. Virginia Special Election Could Change Future of Abortion Rights (WRC TV DC)

The end result — on abortion and maybe other issues, too — could wind up being gridlock, said Stephen Farnsworth, a political analyst at the University of Mary Washington. “I think the main goal for most lawmakers in this session will be to get back to the district and run for reelection as soon as possible,” Farnsworth said. “Anything that can be delayed likely will be delayed.” Abortion, taxes, politics ahead for Virginia’s General Assembly (The Washington Post)

“A lot of lawmakers have new districts, some of them are running against each other, and as a result the top priority is going to be a session that ends promptly,” said Stephen J. Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington. “That means a lot more of the contentious issues will be stalled, killed in committee perhaps or maybe kept off the agenda until next year. “ General Assembly to reconvene in Richmond (Cardinal News)

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"I really don't think you should view Georgia as a Blue state," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia. "When you look at everyone not named Herschel Walker, Republicans won all of those other statewide contests back in November."

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