RICHMOND, VA – On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, two shooting threats were reported by phone at City of Richmond polling locations.

The first threat was reported at approximately 12:42 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School. A second threat was reported at approximately 1:43 p.m. at Barack Obama Elementary School.

The Richmond Police Department responded by deploying multiple resources to assess the threats, conduct security checks, and help ensure the safety of voters, election officers, and staff at both locations.

The Office of Elections prepared for the possibility of security incidents on Election Day and has established procedures for responding in coordination with law enforcement. Voting continues at both locations, with ongoing security assessments and coordination between the Richmond Police Department and election officials.

The safety of voters, election officers, and staff remains our highest priority. These incidents should not deter Richmond residents from exercising their right to vote. The Office of Elections is working closely with law enforcement to maintain a secure voting environment and ensure that voters can cast their ballots safely and without intimidation.

UPDATE: A third incident involving a reported bomb threat occurred at approximately 2:54 p.m. at Precinct 113 (Albert Hill Middle School).

Responding officers found no suspicious activity or evidence of an immediate threat at the locations assessed. Law enforcement continues to monitor the situation.

The Office of Elections will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional updates as appropriate.

Polls remain open until 7:00 p.m. Voters can find official election information and updates at www.rva.gov/elections.

November 3, 2026 | Election Day Update

The City of Richmond Office of Elections confirms that power has been restored at both polling locations affected by an earlier outage this morning:

• Precinct 504: Randolph Community Center
• Precinct 505: Clark Springs Elementary School

The Office of Elections appreciates the prompt response of utility crews in restoring power to both locations.

We will continue to monitor operations throughout Election Day and provide additional updates as needed.

For the latest election information, please visit Elections News | Richmond

The Office of Elections is aware of a power outage affecting Precincts 504 (Randolph Community Center) and 505 (Clark Springs Elementary School).

We have contacted the power company, and crews are currently on-site working to restore power.

At this time, both precincts are still expected to open for voting as scheduled at 6:00 a.m.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For the latest information and updates, please visit the News & Updates page on our website at Elections News | Richmond

Note: this page will include the most up-to-date information about low water pressure on Monday, November 2, 2026. 

Last updated: 11/2/26, 9:06 p.m.

11/2/26 at 8:53 p.m.: Water pressure throughout the system continues to rise and is returning to normal levels. DPU remains on generator power while Dominion Energy continues troubleshooting and works to restore commercial electrical service to the affected pump station.

The system pressure remained above 20 psi throughout the event, and the water supply remained safe for consumption. There is no boil water advisory associated with this incident.

DPU will continue to monitor system conditions while operating on generator power. 

11/2/26 at 8:37 p.m.: Power has been restored to the affected pump station, and system pressure is steadily increasing and returning to normal levels. DPU will continue to monitor the system to ensure full restoration of service. We appreciate customers' patience and understanding during this event.

11/2/26, at 8:22 p.m.: DPU is aware of low water pressure affecting customers in the Museum District, Fan, and Northside areas of the city. Following an investigation, DPU determined that the issue was caused by a vehicle striking a utility pole, resulting in a power outage at one of our pump stations.

Crews are currently transitioning the facility to generator power to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as more information becomes available.