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Electoral Board | Post Election Canvass and Provisional Ballot Meeting

Notice of Canvass

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Training Center B (Voter Registration)
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, Virginia

Canvass Agenda

Provisional Ballot Adjudication

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Training Center B (Voter Registration & CAP Training Area)
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, Virginia

Provisional Agenda

The Richmond City Electoral Board will meet, subject to recess and reconvening, beginning on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to canvass the returns and ascertain the results of the November 3, 2026, Election for the Proposed Constitutional Amendment, pursuant to Va. Code § 24.2-671. General election matters may also be discussed. This meeting is open to the public.

Attendance at the Provisional Adjudication meeting shall be limited to appropriate staff, the Electoral Board, individuals whose provisional ballots are being considered (with legal counsel, if present), and one authorized representative or independent candidate of each political party. Authorized representatives must be qualified voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Please note that the agenda is subject to change. Items may be added, removed, or modified prior to or during the meeting, as permitted by law.

For questions or concerns, email [email protected]

OCTOBER 23: Voter Registration Deadline

Today is the last day to register to vote or update your registration before the November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections.

The City of Richmond Office of Elections will accept in-person voter registration applications until 5:00 p.m. today, Friday, October 23.

Can't make it to our office before 5:00 p.m.?

You can still submit your voter registration application online through the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal until 11:59 p.m. tonight.

Register Online: Virginia Citizen Portal

Eligible voters who miss today's deadline may still register and vote through Virginia's Same Day Registration process during early voting or on Election Day. Same Day Registration requires voting a provisional ballot.

Richmond Elections | Logic & Accuracy Testing of Electronic Pollbook Equipment

This notice is being provided to alert the public that Logic & Accuracy Testing of Electronic Pollbook Equipment for the upcoming election will take place with the following details:

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor Tech Center
City of Richmond Office of Elections
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227

Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of Virginia, the City of Richmond's Electoral Board will conduct L&A testing of electronic pollbook equipment to verify its functionality before the election.

Public Attendance Requirements

Members of the public may attend the testing only if they present a physical letter of authorization from their respective political party chair. The letter must be presented upon arrival and is required for admission to the testing.

Office of Elections | Electoral Board Meeting

This notice is being provided to alert the public that an Electoral Board meeting is scheduled.

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location:
City of Richmond Office of Elections
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
2nd Floor Conference Room

The agenda for this meeting will be posted once it has been reviewed and approved by the Electoral Board. Please note that the agenda is subject to change. Items may be added, removed, or modified prior to or during the meeting, as permitted by law.

Members of the public who wish to speak at the meeting must submit their request by email to Executive Assistant, Caitlin Shelton, at [email protected] no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

This meeting will be recorded.

Additional updates related to meeting logistics will be communicated as necessary.

Agenda