HB50Introduced in the House of Delegates
General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office
Introduced by Linda Foley, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Proposing a Constitutional Amendment requiring that a special election be held at the same time as the regular statewide primary and general elections that are held in the second year of a term to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly if the vacancy occurs on or before the date that is 55 days before the deadline for filing certificates of candidacy for the regular statewide election that is held in the second year of the term.
Where it stands
Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
110
Yes
22
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (110-22)
Referred Rules
Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.