Election scheduling rules
When should local and special elections be held? 17 bills.
- Coming back
- 3
- Became law
- 0
The bills in Virginia
May return next session 3
- Filed for next sessionFilling vacancies in county and city governing bodiesIn committee
- Must be reintroduced next sessionConsolidation and scheduling of general elections; joint subcommittee to studyPassed both chambers
- Must be reintroduced next sessionJoint subcommittee to study consolidation and schedulingPassed both chambers
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Elections, by the policy questions they address; showing those in Virginia. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 31, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
Other fights over Elections
Election administration control
Who manages elections and what safeguards prevent interference?
16 bills
Voter information access
How are voters notified about candidates, dates, and redistricting?
15 bills · 7 became law
Ballot counting rules
When do mailed ballots count and how are votes tabulated?
13 bills
Voter eligibility standards
What proof of identity or citizenship is required to register and vote?
11 bills
Election funding sources
Should public funds or private donations finance elections and campaigns?
7 bills