Capturing the Moments: Photographer Bob Brown's Perspective on the 2025 General Assembly

The General Assembly has concluded its initial week of operations, following a setback due to Richmond’s water emergency. Here’s how it appeared through the perspective of Richmond photographer Bob Brown.

The governor’s State of the Commonwealth Address

Gov. Glenn Youngkin receives a standing ovation just before giving his State of the Commonwealth speech to a joint session of the General Assembly. Photo by Bob Brown.

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earl-Sears (left) and House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth converse while awaiting the governor
to arrive for his address. Photo by Bob Brown.

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First Lady Suzanne Youngkin arrives in the House Gallery before Gov. Glenn Youngkin presents his speech. Photograph by Bob Brown.

The House of Delegates

Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott County. Photograph by Bob Brown.

Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke. Photograph by Bob Brown.

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Del. Wren Williams, R-Patrick County. Image by Bob Brown.

Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, (standing) converses with House Minority Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah County. Image by Bob Brown.

Del. Chris Obenshain, R-Montgomery County. Image by Bob Brown.

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Del. Tim Griffin, R-Bedford County. Photo by Bob Brown,

The state Senate

Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (left), D-Fairfax County, confers with Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville. Photo by Bob Brown.

Sen. Louise Lucas (left), D-Portsmouth, and Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover County, share a lighthearted moment before the
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beginning of the session. Image captured by Bob Brown.

Sen. David Suetterlein, R-Roanoke County, (seated) alongside Sen. Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell County. Image captured by Bob Brown.

Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (left), D-Richmond, alongside Sen. Todd Pillion, R-Washington County. Image captured by Bob Brown.

State Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County. Image captured by Bob Brown.

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Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg. Photo captured by Bob Brown.

Sen. Tammy Mulchi, R-Mecklenburg County. Image taken by Bob Brown.

Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond, and Sen. Travis Hackworth, R-Tazewell County. Photo taken by Bob Brown.

Close-ups

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Sen. Chris Head, R-Botetourt County. Image credit: Bob Brown.
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville. Image credit: Bob Brown.
Del. Israel O’Quinn, R-Washington County. Image credit: Bob Brown.
Del. Joe McNamara, R-Roanoke County. Image credit: Bob Brown.
Del. Chris Runion, R-Rockingham County. Image credit: Bob Brown.
Del. Tim Griffin, R-Bedford County. Image credit: Bob Brown.
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Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County. Image by Bob Brown
Sen. Tammy Mulchi, R-Mecklenburg County. Image by Bob Brown
Del. Chris Obenshain, R-Montgomery County. Image by Bob Brown.
Del. Eric Phillips, R-Henry County. Image by Bob Brown.

Capturing the Moments: Photographer Bob Brown’s Perspective on the 2025 General Assembly

The governor’s State of the Commonwealth Address

The House of Delegates

The state Senate

Close-ups

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