Poet Laureate of Virginia

The position of Poet Laureate of Virginia was established December 18, 1936 by the General Assembly.

Originally the Poet Laureate of Virginia was appointed without outside consultation by the General Assembly, usually for one year. The procedure was later changed and most recently codified in 1998 in Virginia Code, Sec. 7.1–43. The text of the law follows:

The Virginia General Assembly confirms the governor's appointment.

Current Poet Laureate:

Former Poets Laureate:

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