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Richmond Elections | UPDATE : Power Restored at Precincts 504 and 505
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
Richmond Elections | POWER OUTAGE AT PRECINCTS 504 AND 505
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
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
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
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
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.
