Virginia

Virginia State Corporation Commission

(SCC)

services regulated
Electricity Rail

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Commissioners

Number of Seats3 with 1 vacancy

Jehmal T. Hudson

Democrat
Chair | Elected
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Years of Service

Samuel T. Towell

Democrat
Judge | Elected
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Term End
Years of Service

Commissioner Selection Details

Selection Method Elected
Chairperson Selection
Appointment Process
Term length 6 Years
Term limit
Election method General Assembly
Election Cycle Staggered, Every two years (even)
Bipartisan Requirement None

Bipartisan Requirement

None

Commissioner Prequalifications There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the...

Commissioner Prequalifications

There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Commission unless at the time of his election or appointment he is a qualified voter under the Constitution and laws of this Commonwealth. At least one member of the Commission shall have the qualifications prescribed for judges of courts of record."

PUC Jurisdiction and Enabling Authority