On February 9, the Virginia House Elections Subcommittee killed HB 82 on a voice vote. The bill would have eased the definition of “political party” from a group that polled 10% at either of the last two statewide elections, to 5%. It appears that all the Republicans voted against the bill and all the Democrats voted in favor. The sponsor, Delegate Sam Rasoul, is a Democrat. Thanks to Nicholas Cote for the news.