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SB 1119

Elections; primary dates, presidential year primaries.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Schuyler VanValkenburg

SB 1119 sought to modify Virginia's primary election dates for presidential years but was vetoed by the Governor and the veto was sustained, preventing implementation.

Senate sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · SB 1119

Legislative bill overview

SB 1119 would have changed Virginia's primary election dates and procedures for presidential election years. The bill passed the legislature but was vetoed by the Governor on March 24, 2025, and that veto was sustained by the Senate on April 2, 2025, preventing the measure from becoming law.

Why is this important

Primary election timing affects voter participation, candidate viability, and Virginia's influence in presidential selection. Changes to primary dates can shift which candidates compete in Virginia and when resources are directed to the state, influencing both electoral outcomes and campaign attention.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing competitiveness: Moving primary dates impacts Virginia's position in the presidential primary calendar relative to other states, potentially affecting whether candidates remain viable through Virginia's voting
  • Administrative burden: Changing primary dates requires coordination across county election offices, potentially increasing costs and logistical complexity
  • Partisan implications: Primary date changes may advantage certain candidate types or party factions, creating concerns about fairness in nomination processes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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