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The Electoral Board confirmed preparations for an April 21, 2026, special election on a proposed redistricting amendment, with early voting planned to begin March 6. Election and voter-card costs are expected to greatly exceed this fiscal year’s budget; 373 absentee ballots are currently set to be mailed.
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The proposed map would move Radford City to the 6th congressional district, but the amendment’s status was still awaiting confirmation from the Virginia Supreme Court. If voters approve it, the city would need to print new voter ID cards for all registered voters. The board is also awaiting guidance on whether the election must include satellite early-voting locations or Sunday voting hours.
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