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?

With Caucus

100%

Other

HB15

Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement.

01/30/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/02/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (63-Y 36-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB62

Tazewell, Town of; amending charter, residency requirement for town manager.

01/29/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/30/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 1-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

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

HB220

Health insurance; tobacco surcharge.

01/27/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (81-Y 16-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB301

Adult adoptees; access to vital records.

01/27/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (84-Y 10-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB385

Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores, tastings.

01/27/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB396

Charitable gaming; definitions, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, minimum age to participate.

01/27/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 8-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB399

Charitable gaming; regulations, predetermined percentage of receipts.

01/27/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (92-Y 4-N 0-A)

Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes

Bill Details

HB515

Sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards.

01/27/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/28/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (94-Y 3-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.