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🗳️ 46 days until Election Day
Early voting starts tomorrow for the general election coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Here’s our guide on how to cast your vote and what’s on the ballot.

🗓 Important dates

Mark these days in your calendar.
  • Friday, Sept. 22 | In-person early voting starts
  • Monday, Oct. 16 | Deadline to register to vote or update registration*
  • Friday, Oct. 27 | Deadline to ask for a ballot to be mailed to you
  • Saturday, Nov. 4 | Last day of in-person early voting
  • Tuesday, Nov. 7 | Election Day
*Important: You can actually register all the way up through Election Day, but you’ll have to vote using a provisional ballot if you miss the October 16 deadline.

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💻 Get registered

Virginians can register to vote on the Citizen Portal of the Virginia Dept. of Elections website. You’ll need a valid Virginia driver’s license or a state ID card to register.

Pro tip: If you are 17, you can register and vote in elections if you will be 18 before the general election.

Not sure if you’re registered? You can check your status on the Citizen Portal. Once you input your information, it’ll tell you your status, precinct, and district information.

🗳️ How to vote

Registered voters can cast their ballot early in-person starting 45 days before Election Day. Go to your local registrar’s office — for Richmond, that’s 2134 W. Laburnum Ave. — to vote early.

Richmonders can also vote early at City Hall and Hickory Hill Community Center. Check the hours for early voting before you head out.

Find your polling place to vote on Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Bring an acceptable form of ID to vote.

Click the button below to get a look at what Richmonders will be voting on come November.
See what's on the ballot
Quiz

Which would NOT be considered an acceptable form of identification to vote?
A. US passport
B. Current Richmond Gas Works bill with name and address
C. VCU Student ID
D. Credit card with photograph
Give your answer
Events
Thursday, Sept. 21
  • Senior Day in the Park | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ann Hardy Plaza, 3300 First Ave., Richmond | Free | Bring a lawn chair for an afternoon of community with games, music, crafts, and food.
Friday, Sept. 22
  • Ashland Fourth Fridays | Friday, Sept. 22 | 5-8 p.m. | Town of Ashland, 121 Thompson St., Ashland | Cost of purchase | Stroll Downtown Ashland and peruse the work of local creatives.
  • Test Pattern 09: Brontez Purnell | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6-10 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Performance artist Brontez Purnell and the Brontez Purnell Dance Company will take the stage with artist Sophia Wang and dancer Larry Arrington.
  • Jazz Night with Ceili Galante and DJ Sidewinder | Friday, Sept. 22 | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., Richmond | $25-$50 | Get your tickets for this evening with jazz vocalist Ceili Galante.
Saturday, Sept. 23
  • Comprehensive Carnival | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 1-4 p.m. | Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Celebrate Massey Cancer Center’s designation as a comprehensive cancer center at this family-friendly carnival with food, drinks, games, and entertainment.
  • Rocktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 1-8 p.m. | Center of the Universe Brewing, 11293 Air Park Rd., Ashland | Cost of purchase | Head to Ashland for three bands, food from Cocky Rooster, and a stein hoisting contest.
  • The Auricular 5th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 8 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $12 | Celebrate this local music outlet with an all-Richmond lineup featuring Drook, Rikki Rakki, Strawberry Moon, and Hotspit.
Sunday, Sept. 24
  • Tamari Fest | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | San-J International, 2880 Sprouse Dr., Richmond | $20 | Get a behind-the-scenes look at a soy sauce factory and learn about fermented foods at an on-site workshop.
More September events
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News Notes
Edu
  • RPS is making changes to the admissions process for specialty high schools. The top three applicants from every middle school in the city will be accepted, while ensuring that 50% of acceptances go to the highest scoring economically disadvantaged students.
Outdoors
  • The Reedy Creek Trail Extension is officially open. The Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities hosted a ribbon cutting yesterday for the new section of bike and pedestrian trail.
Biz
  • The owners of Cobra Cabana and Hot For Pizza want to open another business in Carver. Space Mountain Hi-Fi would be an intimate bar with a high-quality audio system ideal for listening. They’ll need a special-use permit to proceed. (Richmond BizSense)
Edu
  • Henrico is moving forward with plans to build new Jackson Davis and R.C. Longan elementary schools. The county wants to address overcrowding at both facilities; the new versions of each school will accommodate 750 students rather than ~500. The schools will be built adjacent to the old buildings. (Henrico Citizen)
Shop
  • Want to own a piece of Virginia television history — or just looking for a new couch? The Virginia Film Office is participating in an auction of TV props and set items September 28-29. Available items include furniture, rugs, lamps, and dishes. Start bidding now.
Environment
  • Keep Virginia Beautiful is celebrating its 70th anniversary by giving away 35 Green Gifts this fall. Groups including schools, civic organizations, and faith groups can apply to receive a bench, recycling bins, or a pet waste station for a public area. See details and apply before Sunday, Oct. 15.
Listen
  • A Richmond reality dating podcast called “Hang Up” is hosting a live reunion show at the Hofheimer on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. The show features one Star, Maxine, who takes calls from six prospective love interests. Catch up on all the episodes before the reunion.
Number
  • $165,000. That’s how much Bank of America awarded to 10 local nonprofits through its charitable foundation. The Better Housing Coalition, James River Association, CultureWorks, and the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust are among the groups to receive funds.
 
Biz

🍞 Delicious businesses on the rise

Hatch Kitchen teams up with Charlottesville chef for entrepreneurship program
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You might recognize Chef Antwon Brinson from the Max show “The Big Brunch.” | Photo via Hatch Kitchen
Six local businesses have been working with Charlottesville chef Antwon Brinson for six weeks, developing key skills to elevate their potential. Now, they’re ready to celebrate what they’ve accomplished.

The Entreprenuer Empowerment Program was a pilot concept hosted at Hatch Richmond. Chef Brinson founded Culinary Concepts AB (CCAB) in Charlottesville, but has been expanding its programs across Central Virginia.

You might recognize the six Richmond businesses:
  • Penny’s Wine Shop | Wine and small plates
  • Fat Rabbit | Cakes and baked goods
  • The Beet Box | Juice bar and health food
  • TBT El Gallo | Mexican street food
  • Khushbu | Indian delivery kitchen
  • Poor Georgie’s Bake Shoppe | Mobile bakery
Hatch and CCAB are celebrating the conclusion of the program with an event at Hatch Local Food Hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. It’s open to the public and will include tunes from DJ El Capone.
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From the editor
Cute animal alert: Someone saw an otter in Manchester. Check out the footage, which was shared on RVA Reddit. The little guy was spotted near Walter Creek.
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