Virginia's May and June elections postponed to prevent coronavirus spread
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is postponing upcoming elections in the Commonwealth by two weeks. General and Special Elections scheduled in 56 localities across the state are postponed from May 5 to May 19. June's primary elections have been moved from June 9 to June 23.
Previously, Northam requested the General Assembly move the May General Election and all special elections scheduled for May 5 to the Nov. 3 General Election date. The House of Delegates approved the measure, but the Senate did not pass the measure.
"Virginians should never have to choose between casting a ballot and risking their health," Northam said. "I am grateful to the House of Delegates for taking action to move our upcoming elections, but unfortunately the Senate failed to make the same commonsense decision. While we strongly encourage every Virginian who can vote by mail to do so, we will also take every necessary step to conduct these elections in a way that ensures in-person voting is done safely and responsibly."
Virginians whose locality is having an election on May 19 are encouraged to vote absentee by mail. The Department of Elections recommends voters who request an absentee ballot use the reason code for having a disability or an illness.
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