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This bill, concerning the election of certain governing bodies, allows localities with a population of 400,000 or greater to transition to electing their governing body members through individual single-member districts, meaning each representative would be elected by voters within a specific geographic area rather than by the entire locality at large. These districts must be substantially equally populated, and the presiding officer of the governing body may still be elected by all voters. If a locality's governing body does not already have such districts, it must establish them and reapportion representation according to specific state laws, with no further changes allowed until the next decennial census. The bill also specifies that any existing ordinances adopted before 2026 that already establish single-member districts will become effective immediately upon this bill's enactment.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB51