Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB202 — Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses how vacancies in local governing bodies are filled through elections.

This legislation outlines procedures for filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies via elections. It aims to provide a clear process for ensuring local leadership remains intact during unexpected vacancies.

Summary

Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB202)

  2. S Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100501D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections

Passed 8 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8601
Total 8601
% of votes cast 53%40%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Not Voting
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Nay
Tara A. Durant — Nay

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB202 do?
Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies.
Who sponsors SB202?
SB202 is sponsored by David R. Suetterlein.
What is the current status of SB202?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB202?
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