Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2139: Elections; form of ballot, party identification, option for candidates for local offices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2139 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; form of ballot, party identification, option for candidates for local offices. Primary sponsor: Wendell Walker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Privileges and Elections.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections; form of ballot; party identification; option for candidates for local offices. Provides that, for local offices only, each candidate who has been nominated by a political party or in a primary election may be identified by the name of his political party at the discretion of the candidate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Privileges and Elections
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2139)
- Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 1-N)
- Assigned PE sub: Election Administration
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25101745D