States / Virginia / HB 51

HB 51 In Committee

Elections; time of certain local elections.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Dec 29, 2025
Last action
Feb 18, 2026 — Left in Committee Privileges and Elections
Session
2026
Momentum
29 · Low