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VA SB126
VA SB126Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file.
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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Passed
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, modifies the filing deadlines for candidates seeking to appear on a primary election ballot. Specifically, if an incumbent officeholder, such as a United States Senator, member of the House of Representatives, or a state legislator, fails to submit their required paperwork and pay any necessary filing fees by the original deadline, the deadline for all other candidates (excluding the incumbent) to file their paperwork for that same office is extended by five days. The bill also makes minor changes to how the State Board of Elections handles candidate filings and notifications to party officials.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor's recommendation received by Senate (on 04/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB126 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB126/text/SB126S1 |
| Governor's Recommendation SB126 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB126/text/SB126G |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB126) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1206421.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB126/text/SB126ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB126) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101164.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB126/text/SB126 |
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