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VA Code § 24.2-201 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-201. When term of officer elected to fill vacancy commences and expires

The term of office of any person chosen at a special election to fill a vacancy in any public office shall commence as soon as he shall qualify and give bond, if bond is required, and shall continue for the unexpired term of such office. Any person so elected shall qualify and give bond, if bond is required, no later than thirty days following the date on which the special election was held.Code 1950, § 24-144; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-75; 1982, c. 146; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-202 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-202. Electors for President and Vice President

The qualified voters of the Commonwealth shall choose the Commonwealth's electors for President and Vice President of the United States at the general election in November 1996, and every fourth year thereafter. Each voter shall vote for a number of electors which equals the whole number of senators and representatives to which the Commonwealth at that time is entitled in the Congress of the United States.Code 1950, § 24-7; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-8; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-203 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-203. Convening of electors; filling vacancies; how electors required to vote

The electors shall convene at the capitol building in the capital city of the Commonwealth at 12:00 noon on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December following their election. Those electors present shall immediately fill, by ballot and by a plurality of votes, any vacancy due to death, failure or inability to attend, refusal to act, or other cause. When all electors are present, or the vacancies have been filled, they shall proceed to perform the duties required of such electors by the Constitution and laws of the United States.Electors selected by the state convention of any political party as defined in § 24.2-101 shall be required to vote for the nominees of the national convention to which the state convention elects delegates. Electors named in any petition of qualified voters as provided in § 24.2-543 shall be required to vote for the persons named for President and for Vice President in the petition.Code 1950, §§ 24-8, 24-9, 24-290.6; 1962, c. 536; 1970, c. 462, §§ 24.1-9, 24.1-162; 1993, c. 641; 2001, c. 630.
VA Code § 24.2-204 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-204. Election of electors and meeting when Congress prescribes a different day

If Congress establishes a different day for choosing electors, or appoints a different day for their meeting to give their votes, then the election shall be held and the meeting of the electors take place on those days.Code 1950, §§ 24-8, 24-9; 1962, c. 536; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-9; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-205 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-205. Pay of electors

Each elector shall receive the sum of fifty dollars per day while actually engaged in the discharge of his official duties and the same mileage as is allowed to members of the General Assembly.Code 1950, § 24-10; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-10; 1976, c. 616; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-206 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-206. Election and term of United States Senators

The qualified voters of the Commonwealth shall elect its members of the United States Senate at the general election held in November next preceding the expiration of each member's respective term of office, for terms of six years to begin on the January 3 following their election.Code 1950, § 24-1; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-2; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-207 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-207. Filling vacancies in Senate

When any vacancy occurs in the representation of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States Senate, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. The election shall be held on the next succeeding November general election date or, if the vacancy occurs within 120 days prior to that date, on the second succeeding November general election date. The Governor may make a temporary appointment to fill the vacancy until the qualified voters fill the same by election.Code 1950, § 24-2; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-3; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-208 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-208. Election and term of members of House of Representatives

The qualified voters of each congressional district shall elect one member of the United States House of Representatives at the general election in November 1994, and every second year thereafter, for the term of two years to begin on the January 3 following his election.Code 1950, § 24-5; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-6; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-209 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-209. Filling vacancies in House of Representatives

When any vacancy occurs in the representation of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the House of Representatives, or when a representative-elect dies or resigns, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy. Upon receipt of written notification by a representative or representative-elect of his resignation as of a stated date, the Governor may immediately issue a writ to call the election. The representative's or representative-elect's resignation shall not be revocable after the date stated by him for his resignation or after the forty-fifth day before the date set for the special election.Code 1950, § 24-6; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-7; 1983, c. 461; 1993, c. 641; 2003, c. 1015; 2010, cc. 449, 645.
VA Code § 24.2-210 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-210. Election and term of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General

The qualified voters of the Commonwealth shall elect the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General at the general election in November 1997, and every fourth year thereafter for terms of four years, to commence on the Saturday after the second Wednesday in January following their election.The person having the highest number of votes for each office shall be declared elected. If two or more have the highest and an equal number of votes for an office, one of them shall be chosen for the office by a majority of the total membership of the General Assembly.Code 1950, §§ 24-148, 24-149; 1962, c. 536; 1970, c. 462, §§ 24.1-80, 24.1-81; 1971, Ex. Sess., cc. 119, 131; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-212 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-212. Discharge of duties when office of Lieutenant Governor vacant

When a vacancy occurs in the office of Lieutenant Governor, the duties of that office shall be discharged by the President pro tempore of the Senate, but he shall not by reason thereof be deprived of his right to act and vote as a member of the Senate.Code 1950, § 24-152; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-84; 1973, c. 30; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-213 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-213. Filling vacancy in office of Attorney General

If a vacancy occurs in the office of Attorney General during the session of the General Assembly, the General Assembly shall fill the vacancy by a majority vote of the total membership. If a vacancy occurs during a recess of the General Assembly, the Governor shall appoint a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term or until the end of thirty days after the commencement of the next session of the General Assembly, whichever happens first. At that next session, the General Assembly shall fill the vacancy by election by a majority vote of the total membership for the unexpired portion of the term.Code 1950, § 24-153; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-85; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-214 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-214. Election and term of Senators

The members of the Senate of Virginia shall be elected at the general election in November 1995, and every four years thereafter for terms of four years, to begin on the second Wednesday in January succeeding their election.Code 1950, § 24-13; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-13; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-215 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-215. Election and term of members of the House of Delegates

The members of the House of Delegates shall be elected at the general election in November 1995, and every two years thereafter for terms of two years, to begin on the second Wednesday in January succeeding their election.Code 1950, § 24-11; 1958, c. 333; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-11; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-216 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-216. Filling vacancies in the General Assembly

When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the General Assembly during the recess of the General Assembly or when a member-elect to the next General Assembly dies, resigns, or becomes legally incapacitated to hold office prior to its meeting, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy. If the vacancy occurs during the session of the General Assembly, the Speaker of the House of Delegates or the President pro tempore of the Senate, as the case may be, shall issue the writ unless the respective house by rule or resolution shall provide otherwise. Upon receipt of written notification by a member or member-elect of his resignation as of a stated date, the Governor, Speaker, or President Pro Tempore, as the case may be, may immediately issue the writ to call the election. The member's or member-elect's resignation shall not be revocable after the date stated by him for his resignation or after the forty-fifth day before the date set for the special election.The writ shall be directed to the secretaries of the electoral boards and the general registrars of the respective counties and cities composing the district for which the election is to be held.Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no election to fill a vacancy shall be ordered or held if the general or special election at which it is to be called is scheduled within 75 days of the end of the term of the office to be filled.Code 1950, § 24-16; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-16; 1983, c. 461; 1993, c. 641; 2003, c. 1015; 2010, cc. 449, 645; 2016, cc. 18, 492.
VA Code § 24.2-217 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-217. Election and terms of constitutional officers

The qualified voters of each county shall elect a sheriff, an attorney for the Commonwealth, a treasurer, and a commissioner of the revenue at the general election in November 1995, and every four years thereafter unless a county has adopted an optional form of government which provides that the office be abolished or a county's charter so provides. The qualified voters of each city, unless its charter provides otherwise, shall elect a sheriff, an attorney for the Commonwealth, a treasurer, and a commissioner of the revenue at the general election in November 1997, and every four years thereafter. All shall hold office for a term of four years beginning the January 1 next succeeding their election.The qualified voters of the several counties shall elect a clerk of the circuit court of the county at the general election in November 1999, and every eight years thereafter. The qualified voters of each city having a circuit court shall elect a clerk of the circuit court at the November 1995, general election and every eight years thereafter. They shall hold office for a term of eight years beginning the January 1 next succeeding their election.If a county and city share any of the offices to which this section applies, the qualified voters of the city shall cast their votes for that office according to the schedule set forth above for counties.Code 1950, §§ 24-154, 24-155, 24-161, 24-162, 24-167; 1970, c. 462, §§ 24.1-86, 24.1-87; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 119; 1979, c. 522; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-218 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-218. (Effective until January 1, 2022) Election and term of county supervisors

The qualified voters of each county election district shall elect one or more supervisors at the general election in November 1995, and every four years thereafter for terms of four years, except as provided in § 24.2-219 or as provided by law for those counties having the optional form of government under the provisions of Article 2 (§ 15.2-702 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 15.2.Code 1950, § 24-157; 1968, c. 639; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-88; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 265; 1973, c. 30; 1976, c. 616; 1981, c. 12; 1982, c. 650; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-218 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-218. (Effective January 1, 2022) Election and term of county supervisors

The qualified voters of each county election district shall elect one or more supervisors at the general election in November 1995, and every four years thereafter for terms of four years, except as provided in § 24.2-219 or as provided by law for those counties having the optional form of government under the provisions of Article 2 (§ 15.2-702 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 15.2.Code 1950, § 24-157; 1968, c. 639; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-88; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 265; 1973, c. 30; 1976, c. 616; 1981, c. 12; 1982, c. 650; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-220 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-220. Reversion to quadrennial elections

The governing body of any county, by ordinance, may repeal an ordinance previously adopted to provide for the election of the board of supervisors biennially for staggered four-year terms and provide for the election of the board of supervisors quadrennially for four-year terms. The qualified voters of the county, by petition and referendum in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in § 24.2-219, may repeal an ordinance of the board or a referendum previously adopted which authorized the election of the board of supervisors biennially for four-year terms. The question in the referendum to rescind shall be:"Shall the members of the county board of supervisors be elected quadrennially for four-year terms?[ ] Yes[ ] No"If a majority of the voters voting in the referendum voted for quadrennial election of the members of the board of supervisors for four-year terms, or if the governing body has so provided by ordinance, then the successors to those supervisors whose terms expire in 1995 or any fourth year thereafter shall be elected for a four-year term and immediate successors to those supervisors whose terms expire in 1993 or any fourth year thereafter shall be elected for a two-year term and all subsequent successors for a four-year term.Code 1950, § 24-157; 1968, c. 639; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-88; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 265; 1973, c. 30; 1976, c. 616; 1981, c. 12; 1982, c. 650; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-221 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-221. Time and frequency of referenda on election and term of supervisors

A referendum as provided in § 24.2-219 or § 24.2-220 shall be held only in the year preceding the year in which a general election for supervisors is to be held. Once a referendum on either question is held, no further referendum on either question may be held in the county for a period of four years.Code 1950, § 24-157; 1968, c. 639; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-88; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 265; 1973, c. 30; 1976, c. 616; 1981, c. 12; 1982, c. 650; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-222 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-222. (Effective until January 1, 2022) Election and terms of mayor and council for cities and towns

The qualified voters of each city and town shall elect a mayor, if so provided by charter, and a council for the terms provided by charter. Except as provided in § 24.2-222.1, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, general or special: (i) any election of mayor or councilmen of a city or town whose charter provides for such elections at two-year or four-year intervals shall take place at the May general election of an even-numbered year and (ii) any election of mayor or councilmen of a city or town whose charter provides for such elections at one-year or three-year intervals shall take place at the general election in May of the years designated by charter. The persons so elected shall enter upon the duties of their offices on July 1 succeeding their election and remain in office until their successors have qualified.Code 1950, §§ 24-160, 24-168; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-90; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 119; 1972, c. 747; 1993, c. 641; 2000, c. 1045.
VA Code § 24.2-222 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-222. (Effective January 1, 2022) Election and terms of mayor and council for cities and towns

The qualified voters of each city and town shall elect a mayor, if so provided by charter, and a council for the terms provided by charter. Except as provided in § 24.2-222.1, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, general or special: (i) any election of mayor or councilmen of a city or town whose charter provides for such elections at two-year or four-year intervals shall take place at the May general election of an even-numbered year and (ii) any election of mayor or councilmen of a city or town whose charter provides for such elections at one-year or three-year intervals shall take place at the general election in May of the years designated by charter. The persons so elected shall enter upon the duties of their offices on July 1 succeeding their election and remain in office until their successors have qualified.Code 1950, §§ 24-160, 24-168; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-90; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 119; 1972, c. 747; 1993, c. 641; 2000, c. 1045.
VA Code § 24.2-223 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-223. (Effective until January 1, 2022) Election and term of school board members

In any county, city or town wherein members of the school board are elected, pursuant to Article 7 (§ 22.1-57.1 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 22.1, elections shall be held to coincide with the election of members of the governing body at the regular general election in November or the regular general election in May, as the case may be. Elected school board members shall serve terms which are the same as those of the governing body, to commence on January 1 following their election or July 1 following their election, as the case may be.1993, c. 641; 2000, c. 1045.
VA Code § 24.2-223 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-223. (Effective January 1, 2022) Election and term of school board members

In any county, city or town wherein members of the school board are elected, pursuant to Article 7 (§ 22.1-57.1 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 22.1, elections shall be held to coincide with the election of members of the governing body at the regular general election in November or the regular general election in May, as the case may be. Elected school board members shall serve terms which are the same as those of the governing body, to commence on January 1 following their election or July 1 following their election, as the case may be.1993, c. 641; 2000, c. 1045.
VA Code § 24.2-224 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-224. Local elections not otherwise provided for

The election to any public office required to be filled by the qualified voters of any county, city, town, or election district for which an election time is not provided by law shall be held at the general election immediately preceding the time provided for the term of such office to commence.Code 1950, § 24-143; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-74; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-225 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-225. Applicability

This article applies to vacancies in any elected constitutional or local office if there is no other statutory or charter provision for filling a vacancy in the office. Further provisions within this article which specifically override other statutory or charter provisions shall prevail.Code 1950, § 24-145; 1958, c. 621; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-76; 1975, c. 515; 1976, c. 616; 1977, c. 490; 1984, c. 480; 1993, c. 641.
VA Code § 24.2-227 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers|§ 24.2-227. Interim appointment by court until vacancy filled by election for certain offices

When a vacancy occurs in any local elected office other than a constitutional office, local governing body, or an elected school board, a majority of the judges of the judicial circuit for the county or city in which it occurs shall make an interim appointment to the office until the vacancy can be filled by special election. The senior judge shall make the appointment if a majority of the judges cannot agree. The chief or senior deputy, if there is one in the office, shall perform all the duties of the office until the person appointed to fill the vacancy has qualified. The person so appointed shall hold office until the qualified voters fill the vacancy by election and the person so elected has qualified.Code 1950, § 24-145; 1958, c. 621; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-76; 1975, c. 515; 1976, c. 616; 1977, c. 490; 1984, c. 480; 1993, c. 641; 1996, c. 873; 2000, cc. 787, 1070.