Voting in RIC on Election Day
Tuesday is the big day — aka Election Day — and we’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to. To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information about how and where to vote, along with what we’re voting on — from seats to referendums. 👇
Find your polling location
Richmond City polling places will be open on Tues., Nov. 2 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re unsure where to go, you can request voter information that provides your registration status + polling location. Early walk-in voting will be available weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sat.,Oct. 30 at these locations. You’ll be required to show either photo ID or documentation that verifies your current address.
What are we voting on?
In Richmond, we’ll be voting for a Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, a delegate for the Virginia House, a Sheriff, a Treasurer, a City Commonwealth’s Attorney + 1 major ballot measure.
Voters will choose whether construction will begin on the One Casino + Resort in South Richmond at Commerce Rd. + Walmsley Blvd. A “yes” approves that construction, a “no” rejects it. A simple majority is required for its approval. The arguments in support + against the measure are outlined here.
The candidates
Governor
- Terry McAuliffe, Democrat
- Glenn Youngkin, Republican
- Princess Blanding, Liberation
Lt. Governor
- Hala Ayala, Democrat
- Winsome Sears, Republican
Attorney General
- Mark Herring (incumbent), Democrat
- Jason Miyares, Republican
Virginia House of Delegates District 69
- Betsy Carr (incumbent) Democrat
- Sheila Furey, Republican
City Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Colette McEachin (incumbent, unopposed), Democrat
City Sheriff
- Antionette Irving (incumbent), Democrat
- Mike Dickinson, Independent
Treasurer
- Nichole Armstead (incumbent), Democrat
- Shirley Harvey, Independent)
Your voting district
To determine your district, check out these interactive maps + resources, then use your districts to identify your candidates. Pro tip: scroll down to Richmond City.
You can also identify your voting district by a sample ballot. Want to learn more? Find information on how congressional and state legislative district boundaries are established here.
