HB23Introduced in the House of Delegates
Elections; primary dates, presidential year primaries.
Introduced by Dan Helmer, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Elections; primary dates; presidential year primaries. Provides that all primaries for offices to be filled at the November election in presidential election years shall be held on the date of the presidential primary. With respect to candidates for election in November of a presidential election year, the bill also lifts the requirement that petition signatures must be collected after January 1 of the presidential election year. The bill adjusts campaign finance filing deadlines for candidates in presidential year elections to account for the March primary date.
Where it stands
Stricken from docket by Privileges and Elections (21-Y 0-N)
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Stricken from docket by Privileges and Elections (21-Y 0-N) · February 13, 2026
21
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Bulova | 11 | Yes |
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | Yes |
| J.J. Singh | 26 | Yes |
| David Reid | 28 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| John Chilton McAuliff | 30 | Yes |
| Israel O'Quinn | 44 | Yes |
| Eric Phillips | 48 | Yes |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100270D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB23)
Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
Stricken from docket by Privileges and Elections (21-Y 0-N)
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