Stella Pekarsky

Stella Pekarsky

Stella Pekarsky has served in the State Senate since 2024.
Democrat
Currently represents State Senate District 36
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-7536
Office email:
Staff:
Alex Kellum, Chief of Staff; Owen Kathcart, Legislative Assistant
Room: 621
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SB107

Jury service; exemptions upon request, certain caretakers of persons with serious health conditions.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House

SB108

School boards; student cell phone and smart device possession and use policies, prohibition.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House

SB109

Close Floor Vote

School boards; parental notification, safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms in household.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House

SB110

Certified school library specialists; Superintendent of Public Instruction to employ in DOE.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate

SB115

Concealed handgun permits; reciprocity with other states.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate

SB117

Public school teachers; reemployment of teacher who has not received continuing contract status.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House

SB126

Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate

SB137

Close Floor Vote

Obstructing health care facility access; penalties.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House

SB147

Alternative graduation pathways to earn Standard Diploma; development, approval, and implementation,
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate

SB169

Close Floor Vote

Candidates for office; challenges to candidate qualifications.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House

SB172

Health insurance claims; electronic attachments accepted.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House

SB174

Virginia Student Teacher Scholarship Program; established, report.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate

SB207

SUDP; Office of Chief Medical Examiner to publish information on its website.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate

SB258

Close Floor Vote

Virginia Human Rights Act; menopause or perimenopause, discrimination prohibited.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House

SB305

Kinship foster care; barrier crime waiver.
Chief Patron: Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate

Floor Vote Participation 98%
Close Votes 35
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 2
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 89%

Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 46
(24% of legislators are 46-55)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 2 years of service
(51% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Virginia
(51% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(32% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(55% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: No
(75% of legislators are not attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Transportation / Air Charter Company
(1% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $100,001 and $500,000
(24% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(36% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)