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.

Effective Sunday, November 1, the City of Richmond updated how it handles Outside Employment Forms, fulfilling a commitment made by Mayor Danny Avula on October 22 . The form will no longer be part of the automated onboarding process and will instead go through a separate review and approval process. The change will take effect operationally with new employee onboarding beginning Monday, November 2. 

“I’ve been clear throughout my administration that whether we uncover challenges ourselves or they are brought to our attention by others, we won’t shy away from addressing them. That’s my “Look for it, find it, fix it” mindset,” said Mayor Danny Avula . “We’ve got more to do to, and I’m thankful to the team for the quick turnaround on this one.”  

“Our team is focused on strengthening processes so that they are clear, accountable, and effective. This update creates a more reliable path for outside employment disclosures to be reviewed by supervisors and department directors and properly maintained by Human Resources,” said Trinija Martin, Director of Human Resources . 

There are no changes to the City's outside employment policy, Administrative Regulation 5.5 . Employees must continue to disclose outside employment and obtain all required approvals before engaging in outside employment activities.

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 electoral.board@rva.gov