HB51Introduced in the House of Delegates
Elections; time of certain local elections.
Introduced by Robert Bloxom, District 100
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Privileges and Elections
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N) · January 26, 2026
6
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Bulova | 11 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | Yes |
| Mike Cherry | 74 | No |
| Karen Carnegie | 89 | Yes |
| Bonita Anthony | 92 | Yes |
| Jackie Glass | 93 | Yes |
| Kelly Convirs-Fowler | 96 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100264D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB51)
Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
Left in Committee Privileges and Elections
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