Dave Marsden

Dave Marsden has served in the State Senate since 2010.
Also served in the House of Delegates from 2006 to 2010.
Democrat

Currently represents State Senate District 35

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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How often does Dave Marsden vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Democrats take the same position?

With Caucus

77%

Other

23%

SB701

Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.

02/02/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 9-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB714

Local pretrial services officers; duties and responsibilities, assessments.

02/17/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/17/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB796

Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penalty.

02/17/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/17/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB807

Hunting within certain areas of Monroe Bay in Westmoreland County, prohibited.

02/13/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (19-Y 20-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB832

Vulnerable road user safety zones; VDOT to develop criteria & recommendations for designation.

02/06/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/09/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 13-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

VPAP's unity score should not be interpreted as a partisan litmus test. For instance, Republicans who more often split from caucus does not necessarily mean they are less conservative than peers. It could mean they are more conservative. A nuanced reading of bills involved is needed to reach any conclusions.