Inside Richmond’s Office of Elections, upgraded machines are being showcased as board members get ready for election season and help those heading to the polls.
The longer election period has appeared to be popular among voters, according to Keith Balmer, director of elections for City of Richmond. However, turnout in Richmond seems to have dropped compared to the 2018 midterm elections, he said.
RICHMOND — Virginia voters now have a lengthened, 45-day election period to vote in person or by mail via absentee ballot. The state also offers same-day voter…