Early voting in Charlottesville, Albemarle County changing local election culture
Charlottesville early voting turnout has increased by more than 30%, and Albemarle County has seen a nearly 50% increase since the 2018 general ele...
Charlottesville early voting turnout has increased by more than 30%, and Albemarle County has seen a nearly 50% increase since the 2018 general election. The expandingly popular option is making it more difficult to predict election results at all levels, local election experts say.Virginia lifted restrictions on early voting in 2020, coinciding with safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at polling locations.House Bill 207 lifted the requirement that state residents provide an excuse when applying for an early voting or absentee mail-in ballot.