Louise Lucas

Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992.
Democrat

Currently represents State Senate District 18

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

90%

Other

10%

SB632

Elections; candidates and elected officials, address confidentiality.

02/06/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/09/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

Louise Lucas:
Yes

Bill Details

SB663

Emergency vehicles; exempt from certain traffic regulations.

02/03/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (16-Y 24-N 0-A)

Louise Lucas:
No

Bill Details

SB681

Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition to a city council.

01/28/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
01/29/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 13-N 0-A)

Louise Lucas:
Yes

Bill Details

SB693

Motor vehicle insurance; unfair discrimination based on individual's consumer credit info., report.

01/30/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (33-Y 2-N 1-A)
01/30/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 1-N 1-A)

Louise Lucas:
Yes

Bill Details

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)

Louise Lucas:
Yes

Bill Details

SB832

Vulnerable Road User Safety Improvement Fund; created, civil penalty, reports.

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)

Louise Lucas:
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.