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SB 126

Virginia - Session 2026

Senate enrolled 2026-03-14
Elections / Voting
Bill Details

Title: Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file.

Summary

Elections; primary election; when filings to be made; extension for incumbents failure to file. Provides that if an incumbent office holder fails to file the necessary paperwork to qualify to be on the ballot for a primary election for the office he holds by the deadline for filing such paperwork, then the deadline for such paperwork is extended by five days for any filer other than the incumbent. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.

Sponsor
Pekarsky
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-14 Status enrolled
2026-03-14 Latest Action Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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