Elizabeth B. Bennett Parker sworn in as new Virginia senator
February 19, 2026 | 2026 Legislature VA, Virginia
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Elizabeth B. Bennett Parker took the oath of office in the Senate chamber in Richmond on Feb. 19 after being certified by the Department of Elections.
The clerk administered the oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia... and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Senate of Virginia." The clerk recorded that she took and subscribed the oath and that the oath and certificate of election were referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections.
Colleagues offered congratulations and brief remarks about her background in the House of Delegates and local government. The Senate paused briefly to allow members to congratulate the new senator before returning to the day's calendar.
The clerk administered the oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia... and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Senate of Virginia." The clerk recorded that she took and subscribed the oath and that the oath and certificate of election were referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections.
Colleagues offered congratulations and brief remarks about her background in the House of Delegates and local government. The Senate paused briefly to allow members to congratulate the new senator before returning to the day's calendar.
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