Poll official removed after 11 voters at Richmond polling place receive wrong ballots
Nov 05, 2024
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A poll official was removed after 11 voters experienced issues with their ballots in the morning on Election Day at the Calhoun Community Center in Richmond.
According to Virginia Department of Elections poll workers at the center, 11 voters were only given federal ballots earlier in the morning on Election Day -- Tuesday, Nov. 5 -- allowing them to vote only in the presidential election.
Without the correct ballot, these voters could not vote in local elections, including voting for Richmond's mayor, City Council seats and School Board seats.
Officials said these voters could not revote, and the State Board of Elections came to fix the issue at around 6:30 a.m.
It has been confirmed by an election official that the poll official at the center -- Precinct Chief Barbara Burgo -- was removed from the polling location.
8News is looking into the circumstances of the removal and will update this story when new information becomes available.
Folks who are heading out to vote should make sure to bring their government-issued ID, like a driver's license, passport or current bill with their name and address.
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