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HB 162·VA·house

Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Simon
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill lets a county or city governing body set up a public campaign‑fund system for specified local offices. It requires a public election fund managed by the local treasurer and permits stricter rules for participating candidates, with oversight by the State Board of Elections. This gives localities a way to fund and regulate campaigns while staying aligned with state law.

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