Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 51: Elections; time of certain local elections.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 51 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; time of certain local elections. Primary sponsor: Rob Bloxom (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Privileges and Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Bloxom | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“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 Committee Privileges and Elections
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
- Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB51)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100264D