Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 23
Elections; primary dates, presidential year primaries.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Dan I. Helmer (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Elections; primary dates; presidential year primaries. Provides that all primaries for offices to be filled at the November election in presidential election years shall be held on the date of the presidential primary. With respect to candidates for election in November of a presidential election year, the bill also lifts the requirement that petition signatures must be collected after January 1 of the presidential election year. The bill adjusts campaign finance filing deadlines for candidates in presidential year elections to account for the March primary date.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 House | Stricken from docket by Privileges and Elections | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 9, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 13, 2026 · House
Stricken from docket by Privileges and Elections (21-Y 0-N) - Feb 9, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N) - Feb 6, 2026 · House
Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB23) - Dec 22, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections - Dec 22, 2025 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100270D