Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox presides over the House session at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Monday. Speaking to reporters Monday morning, he said Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam had lost the confidence of the people.

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David Seidel is proud to lead the journalists at Radio IQ and WVTF as news director. David joined the newsroom in May 2017 and brings more than 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism in Virginia. Prior to joining Radio IQ David was an assistant news director, assignment manager and producer at WDBJ Television in Roanoke. He also worked as a reporter for WHSV Television in Harrisonburg. David graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington with degrees in journalism and history.

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Va. House Speaker: 'Rightful Hesitation' Over Removing Gov. Northam

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As lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Monday morning, they renewed calls for Gov. Ralph Northam to resign.
A Single Vote Has Flipped Control Of Virginia's House Of Delegates

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That one vote means that Republicans will have to share control of the state's lower house with Democrats for the first time in 17 years. Democrats say they'll use the victory to expand Medicaid.