Wishing all our mothers and mother figures a blessed and happy Mother's Day today. Motherhood comes in many forms and I celebrate and honor you for loving and caring for our children whether by birth, adoption, or other circumstance. You make the world a better place. 💐

I’m honored to be recognized as a 2026 Elected Women of Excellence by the #NationalFoundationforWomenLegislators. This recognition reflects the work being done in our communities every day, and I’m grateful to serve alongside so many dedicated leaders who are committed to making a difference.

Yesterday, I submitted my resignation to the Speaker of the House. Serving the people of District 20 has been the honor of a lifetime. I thank our community, voters, partners, volunteers & fellow legislators & electeds for their trust in me & for their dedication to Virginians.

Proud to serve as Co-Chair for the State Futures Federal Response Coalition with over 100 legislators from 35 states. Our recent press conference focused on pending legislation to protect civil rights, counter federal overreach & uphold the rule of law. tinyurl.com/SFFRCoalition

**REMINDER: 3/30 TOWN HALL** Please join @pwcdanica.bsky.social and me tonight for our annual post-legislative session update! We'll also have a special guest join us for an important redistricting conversation. Manassas City Hall 9027 Center Street Manassas, VA 7pm-8:30pm

Lots happening today!

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate across our Commonwealth and our nation. May this day bring you peace, joy, and a time full of happiness with loved ones.

States work better when they work together. That's why I'm honored to co-chair the @state-futures.bsky.social Federal Response Coalition. We are a united front of legislators standing together against federal overreach & abuse of power while preserving Constl rights & protections across our nation.

So glad to have partnered with VA YD Disability Caucus to pass HB671 preventing disability-based discrimination in jury service. Shout out to @stacycarroll.bsky.social @amylaufer55.bsky.social and Delegates Thornton & Keys-Gamarra for standing with us--HB671 is now on its way to the Governor's desk!

We are working hard for our people. Proud to have successfully passed 17 bills to the Senate. Want to follow along? You can track the details and current status of my bills here: bit.ly/Michelle2026Bills

As we continue to work toward a more affordable, safe, and secure Virginia, it has been great to sit down and talk with many constituents, community leaders and advocates in Richmond. — Thank you to everyone who came to my office so we can do this work in unity together!

Fun day yesterday; working to save democracy today. @michelle4va.bsky.social

Thank you, @vaasiandemocrats.bsky.social - I am honored to receive your endorsement!

LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia proudly endorse @michelle4va.bsky.social for District 20. She stands in solidarity with the transgender community and champions nondiscrimination protections and healthcare access for LGBTQ+ Virginians. See all endorsements: lgbtvadem.org/endorsements.

We are amidst a heat advisory for the next several days. Please take care of yourselves, stay hydrated, and check on one another. If you need a cooling place, please see locations across our district below. www.vdh.virginia.gov/prince-willi...

So honored to have been named a 2025 Legislative Hero by @virginialcv.bsky.social and tonight they are celebrating our collective good work w/ fellow Delegates, Senators, community residents & conservation advocates right here in District 20! Join us! RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/BpGyAGXrtUqM...

2+ decades after starting my career in tech, I'm still just as passionate. That's why I 'm so honored to join industry leaders, European Parliament members, US Congressional representatives & state legislators at Forum Global AI Summit on Tuesday. Join us! tinyurl.com/ForumGlobalAI

Kevin and I are standing together to remind folks what’s at stake and why local leadership matters more than ever. Find more information at Kevin4thepark.com & michelle4va.com @mmpcdc.bsky.social

We’re fired up and ready to win! We’re hitting the doors, having real conversations, and building a movement to bring bold, honest leadership to Virginia with @abigailspanberger.com as our next Governor.

Really impressed with the speakers at today's AI Summit at @georgemasonu.bsky.social! Thank you for the opportunity to speak with everyone about the importance of taking a balanced approach to integrating AI in K12 and higher education. We are better -- and do better -- when we work together.

As Chair of our Caucus' Affordable Housing Policy Cmte, I was honored to kick off Fairfax County Office of Human Rights' Regional Housing Summit this morning. TY! Like County Executive Hill said, "We are one community!" ICYMI, you can view my presentation @ Beautiful.ai: tinyurl.com/FFXHousingSu...

It's almost time for our annual housing forum - see you Thursday, 5/15! Our speaker line up is complete -- check them out via FB link below. Excited to have you join us! www.facebook.com/share/p/1MGp...

I’m honored to receive a 100% in the Virginia League of Conservation Voters’ 2025 Conservation Scorecard. I am proud of our work in the VA House of Delegates -- together, we must continue to grow a clean energy economy, protect clean air and water, and ensure a healthy environment for all. 🌱

Tonight's Open “Hive”! The Metal Jackets at @OsbournParkHS was an incredible display of talent, robotics, and smarts! Thanks for a fun, educational time and congrats to one and all for a great year well done! 👏🏾🙌🏾

My statement on the Governor’s decision to veto contraception protections.

Here w/ @lesliemehta.bsky.social getting ready to talk at Melinda Gates' Pivotal Ventures gathering to help advocacy orgs & leaders meet the moment! PS - If you haven't heard about Leslie, now's the time! She's a great candidate running for District 73! Learn more at: www.lesliemehta.com

I'm REALLY looking forward to this full line up & our panel at Forum Global's international USA AI Summit 25. If you're in or interested in AI/tech across government or industry, I encourage you to consider attending. Hope to see you there! Click here to register: us-aisummit.com?utm_source=L...

We did it, Virginia! Our babies deserve food that won’t be detrimental to their health. Thank you to the village that helped us make this legislation a reality -- I'm proud to say the Baby Food Protection Act has been signed into law!

Wow, wow, wow! Students at The Governor's School at Innovation Park are so intelligent, creative, and talented! What a joy to learn from them at today's 2025 Research Symposium. If you have time to stop by the GMU Freedom Center, I highly recommend it! Big congrats to all! 👏🏾

Thank you @connolly.house.gov for your unwaivering service, dedication, & commitment to Virginia & to protecting democracy. You've been an inspiration & impactful leader. I wish you deep & full healing, ease & comfort during this next chapter. With gratitude & honor, I salute you.

Thx Lisa Fletcher/ABC7 for coverage of our toxic metals in baby food bill questioning the Governor's curious amendments (which we rejected). What goes into our babies' bodies matters. There shouldn't be any question about what the right thing to do is here. tinyurl.com/HB1844

When I say the student performances and emcees for this year's "PWC Outstanding Educators" ceremony were PHENOMENAL (🔥), I'm not exaggerating! Congratulations to all the nominees, award winners, support staff, and educators tonight! (👏🏾🎉) PWCS is lucky to have you!

Thank you @cleanvirginia.org - I am honored to receive your endorsement and look forward to doing good work together for the people!

I look forward to joining @jetforva.bsky.social and @pwcdanica.bsky.social for tonight's town hall in Manassas to talk with you about legislative session and VA’s focus on federal workforce and funding reductions. If you’d like to join us, please RSVP here: forms.gle/snsBcPuAwzXP...

What a joy to celebrate Nepali American Heritage Day with members of our Nepali community & fellow Senators/Delegates at the Nepali American Community Center tonight! We are so lucky to have such a vibrant & diverse community here in Manassas and across the Commonwealth! 🇺🇲🇳🇵

In 2024, I was honored to join fellow Delegate @ireneshin.bsky.social as a co-sponsor on her HJ42 to designate April 15th of each year as Nepali American Heritage Day. Happy heritage day to one and all!

Statement on the attempted act of violence against Governor Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Declaración sobre el atentado acto de violencia contra el Gobernador Shapiro de Pensilvania.

This week and beyond, we celebrate Black Maternal Health. We must continue to advocate for health equity, access, and justice, ensuring that all women receive the care they need and deserve.

Congrats to today's graduate from the 31st Circuit Adult Drug Treatment Court! 👏🏾 I was inspired & honored to witness the triumph & transformation of today's graduate & program participants. Thx for allowing me to say a few words but most of all thx for doing the good & hard work.

Excited to have #DylanSalgado join Team Maldonado as our Comms Fellow - welcome, Dylan!

Proud of the great work Dr. Laura Goldzung, the teachers & administrators are doing at Haydon Elementary! Thx for all you do for our kids & for today's joyful tour, full of hugs, hellos & first bumps. I was honored to personally deliver the commending resolution you so well deserved.

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to share their stories, ask questions, & show support at our Community Conversation on federal layoffs & their trickle down impact on our families & businesses. As I said, this is a “we” problem but also a “we” moment. #StandTogether

Thank you for inviting me to have this conversation with you, Zayd Hamid and PW Perspective. I appreciate you and the work you are doing to help our communities! pwperspective.com/michelle-mal...

Great celebrating community at my annual birthday bash last night. Thanks to all who came and thank you to all for your continued support. I'm ready to keep fighting for you and your families!

Eid Mubarak! Wishing all who celebrate, a blessed and peaceful Eid al-Fitr.

Tonight's the night! Hope to see you at my annual birthday bash at Jirani's from 7-9pm. Come ready ... we'll have karaoke, open mic, a DJ spinning the tunes, good food, good people, and family friendly fun!

What a great gathering yesterday ... Thx Carla/DLOV and Delegate Alfonso Lopez for bringing us together to discuss issues for the Latino community. Thank you, @abigailspanberger.com for meeting with everyone - we have work to do!

📣 Another win for our community and law enforcement! This new law will support and ensure law enforcement can focus on community safety while keeping up with rising repair costs. Thank you to Prince William County Police for their partnership in this important legislation.