Virginia House Bill 51: Elections; time of certain local elections.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Left in Committee Privileges and Elections (2026-02-18)

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