1. (a) The office of the Attorney General and any other person may bring an action to enforce § 15.7-103 of this title in the county where the violation allegedly occurred for injunctive relief, damages, or other relief.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the court finds a violation of this title, the court shall have broad authority to order appropriate remedies that are tailored to address the violation.
   2. (2) A court may not order the adoption of a method of election that is inconsistent with the methods of election in use in counties in the State without the consent of the relevant jurisdiction.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The court shall consider remedies proposed by any parties to the action or interested parties.
   2. (2) The court may not give deference or priority to a proposed remedy because it is proposed by a county or municipal corporation.

4. (d) A court may grant preliminary relief requested under this section regarding an upcoming election if the court determines:

   1. (1) that the party is more likely than not to succeed on the merits; and
   2. (2) it is possible to implement an appropriate remedy that would resolve the violation alleged under this section before the election.

Added by Acts 2026, c. 157, § 1, eff. April 28, 2026.