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VA HB1528
Bill
Status
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Garrett McGuire
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AI Summary
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Amends Virginia Code § 24.2-510 governing deadlines for political parties to nominate candidates by methods other than primary elections
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Adds a new provision allowing parties seven days to nominate candidates for special elections to fill General Assembly vacancies occurring between December 10 and March 1
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Maintains existing 60-day nomination deadline for most special elections and five-day deadline for special elections called with less than 60 days notice
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Applies to vacancies in both the House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia that occur during the specified winter timeframe
Legislative Description
General Assembly; special election to fill certain vacancies, deadline for parties to nominate.
Last Action
Signed by President
3/14/2026