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.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 2 - Federal, Commonwealth, and Local Officers
§ 24.2-200. When terms to begin
§ 24.2-201. When term of officer elected to fill vacancy commences and expires
§ 24.2-202. Electors for President and Vice President
§ 24.2-203. Convening of electors; filling vacancies; how electors required to vote
§ 24.2-204. Election of electors and meeting when Congress prescribes a different day
§ 24.2-206. Election and term of United States Senators
§ 24.2-207. Filling vacancies in Senate
§ 24.2-208. Election and term of members of House of Representatives
§ 24.2-209. Filling vacancies in House of Representatives
§ 24.2-210. Election and term of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General
§ 24.2-211. Discharge of duties when office of Governor is vacant or Governor is disabled
§ 24.2-212. Discharge of duties when office of Lieutenant Governor vacant
§ 24.2-213. Filling vacancy in office of Attorney General
§ 24.2-214. Election and term of Senators
§ 24.2-215. Election and term of members of the House of Delegates
§ 24.2-216. Filling vacancies in the General Assembly
§ 24.2-217. Election and terms of constitutional officers
§ 24.2-218. Election and term of county supervisors
§ 24.2-219. Alternative for biennial county supervisor elections and staggered terms
§ 24.2-220. Reversion to quadrennial elections
§ 24.2-221. Time and frequency of referenda on election and term of supervisors
§ 24.2-222. Election and terms of mayor and council for cities and towns
§ 24.2-223. Election and term of school board members
§ 24.2-224. Local elections not otherwise provided for
§ 24.2-226. Election to fill vacancy
§ 24.2-227. Interim appointment by court until vacancy filled by election for certain offices
§ 24.2-228. Interim appointment to local governing body or elected school board; elected mayor
§ 24.2-228.1. Election to fill vacancy in constitutional office
§ 24.2-229. Appointees to qualify and give bond in thirty days
§ 24.2-229.1. Legitimacy of votes by appointees
§ 24.2-230. Applicability of article; certain exceptions
§ 24.2-231. Forfeiture of office by person sentenced for commission of certain crimes
§ 24.2-232. Vacancy occurring when officer determined "mentally incompetent" (incapacitated)
§ 24.2-233. (Effective January 1, 2024) Removal of elected and certain appointed officers by courts
§ 24.2-234. Removal of officer appointed for a term certain
§ 24.2-236. Suspension from office pending hearing and appeal
§ 24.2-237. Who to represent Commonwealth; trial by jury; appeal