Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 51
Elections; time of certain local elections.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Elections; time of certain local elections. Removes a provision that requires local elections for mayor, members of a local governing body, or members of an elected school board to be held at the time of the November general election. The bill allows cities and towns that made the transition between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2026, to provide by ordinance for its reversal.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Privileges and Elections - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N) - Jan 25, 2026 · House
Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB51) - Dec 29, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections - Dec 29, 2025 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100264D