Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr

Virgil Thornton has served in the House of Delegates since 2026.
Democrat

Currently represents House of Delegates District 86

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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How often does Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Democrats take the same position?

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100%

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HB69

Retail franchise agreements; governing law, competition restrictions.

03/12/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB69)
03/12/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 2-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

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HB75

Medical cannabis; administration to terminally ill patients, report.

03/02/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/04/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 94-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

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HB77

Law-enforcement officers, state and local; enforcement of federal traffic infractions.

02/25/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)
02/27/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 94-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB84

Electric utilities and licensed suppliers of electricity; regional transmission entities.

02/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB84)
03/02/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (2-Y 97-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB93

Firearms; transfers to another person from a prohibited person.

02/04/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB101

Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits.

01/28/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/29/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB110

Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty.

03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 37-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
03/14/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB116

School board employee grievance procedure; timing of dispute resolution.

01/26/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/27/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 6-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB118

Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials.

02/27/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/03/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (4-Y 94-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No

Bill Details

HB129

Deer; permit may be issued to kill if damaging residential plants and certain property.

03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (33-Y 7-N 0-A)
03/10/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (91-Y 8-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
02/09/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/10/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 9-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
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.