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Electoral Board: Post Election Canvass and Provisional Ballot Meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Canvass) | 11:00 a.m. (Provisional Ballots)
Location: Training Center B (Voter Registration)
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, Virginia

The Richmond City Electoral Board will meet, subject to recess and reconvening, beginning on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to canvass the returns and ascertain the results of the April 21, 2026, Special Election for the Proposed Constitutional Amendment, pursuant to Va. Code § 24.2-671. General election matters may also be discussed.

The Electoral Board will also meet, subject to recess and reconvening, beginning on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., to determine the qualifications of each person, if any, who submitted a provisional ballot for the April 21, 2026 election, pursuant to Va. Code § 24.2-653.01.

It is anticipated that the Board will enter a Limited Access/Closed Session to fully consider the qualifications of provisional voters beginning on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Attendance at this 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 of each political party. Authorized representatives must be qualified voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Electoral Board Meeting

The Richmond City Electoral Board will hold a public meeting with the following details:

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 3:45 p.m.
Location: 2134 W. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227

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

This meeting will be recorded.

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

Meeting Agenda - 04/19/26 - updated 04/17/26

Join the Meeting

Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join remotely using the options below.

Join Live Meeting → 

Join by Phone:
Dial: 1 804-316-9457
Access Code: 265 565 433#

Reminder: Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing will begin at 3:00 PM at the Tech Warehouse. 

For questions regarding this meeting, please email us at electoral.board@rva.gov.

Public Notice: Logic & Accuracy Testing (L&A)

The Electoral Board will conduct Logic & Accuracy (L&A) testing of voting equipment in preparation for the upcoming election.

Logic & Accuracy testing is a public process used to verify that voting equipment is properly programmed and accurately records and tabulates votes as expected before ballots are cast.

Testing Details

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location:
First Floor
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227

This testing is part of the Office’s ongoing efforts to help ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the election process.

Office Closure Notice: Friday, April 3 - Spring Holiday

The Richmond Office of Elections will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Spring Holiday.

Please note that early voting will not be available on this day.

Early voting will resume during regularly scheduled hours on the next voting day. Voters are encouraged to plan ahead and review important dates and voting information before visiting.

View Election Updates and Voting Information
rva.gov/elections/news

Need Assistance? 

Call: (804) 646-5950

Email: vote@rva.gov

Public Notice: Electoral Board Meeting | L&A Testing

The Richmond City Electoral Board will hold an emergency public meeting with the following details:

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 2134 W. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227

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

This meeting will be recorded.

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

Meeting Agenda - 03/27/26

Join the Meeting

Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join remotely using the options below.

Join Live Meeting → 

Join by Phone:
Dial: 1 804-316-9457
Access Code: 418 046 467#

Reminder: Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing will begin at 1:00 PM at the Tech Warehouse. The emergency Electoral Board meeting will follow at 1:30 PM in the 2nd floor conference room.

For questions regarding this meeting, please email us at electoral.board@rva.gov.

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