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Elections: Logic & Accuracy (L&A) Testing
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: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 1st Floor Tech Center, 2134 W. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of Virginia, the City of Richmond Electoral Board will conduct Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing of voting equipment prior to the election.
Public Attendance: Members of the public may attend the L&A testing only if they present a physical letter of authorization from their respective political party chair. The letter must be provided upon arrival and will be required for admission to the testing.
Office of Elections | Closure Notice
The City of Richmond Office of Elections will be closed from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026 for a staff meeting.
Please plan accordingly. We appreciate your understanding.
For voter and election information, visit: rva.gov/elections or email vote@rva.gov
Office of Elections | Electoral Board Meeting
This notice is being provided to alert the public that an Electoral Board meeting is scheduled.
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 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 electoral.board@rva.gov no later than Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
This meeting will be recorded.
Additional updates related to meeting logistics will be communicated as necessary.
Join the Meeting
Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join remotely using the options below.
Meeting ID: 284 939 505 311 184
Passcode: fw7Z3aV6
Join by Phone:
Dial: 1-804-316-9457
Phone Conference ID: 407 291 278#
Office of Elections | Closure Notice **CANCELED** (updated 08/26/25)
***PLEASE ADVISE: This meeting has been canceled.***
The City of Richmond Office of Elections will be closed from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026 for a staff meeting.
Please plan accordingly. We appreciate your understanding.
For voter and election information, visit
rva.gov/elections
Office of Elections | Electoral Board Meeting
This notice is being provided to alert the public that an Electoral Board meeting is scheduled.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 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 electoral.board@rva.gov no later than Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
This meeting will be recorded.
Additional updates related to meeting logistics will be communicated as necessary.
Join the Meeting
Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join remotely using the options below.
Meeting ID: 236 570 493 076 795
Passcode: QY7Lh3nK
Join by Phone:
Dial: 1-804-316-9457
Phone Conference ID: 327 424 429#
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