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VPM Daily Newscast

VPM Daily Newscast

11/3/26 - It’s Election Day, Virginia!

Nov 3, 2026 · 14 min · 9 segments

**More from VPM News and the** Virginia Voter Guide**:**…

**More from VPM News and the** Virginia Voter Guide**:** How to Vote in Virginia on Election Day 2026 Congress, amendments, taxes: Election referendums up and down Virginians’ ballots Poll: Roughly half of young Virginia voters ID as independents, vote Democratic How does Ballot Question 1 affect Virginia’s abortion regulations? Opponents of Virginia’s marriage amendment are focusing on gender Ballot Question 3 is about more than rights restoration after felony convictions WATCH: Election Day in Virginia (YouTube) WATCH: Amending Virginia (YouTube) **More from the Virginia Elections Collaborative:** Breaking down US Senate race: Mizusawa hoping to unseat Warner, who's seeking his last term (Radio IQ) Virginia Republicans, Democrats offer last push for same-sex marriage amendment (Radio IQ) Sales tax for school construction on the ballot in many Virginia localities (WMRA) Women in Hampton Roads talk about what it was like living without the rights they have today (WHRO) No one filed to run in a special Isle of Wight election. What happens now? (WHRO) The 2026 midterm elections in D.C., Maryland and Virginia (WAMU) *\**This outlet uses a paywall. *Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit* vpm.org/donate *to support local news and stories.*

**More from VPM News and the** Virginia Voter Guide**:**…

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Speakers: Jad KhalilKim StrotherHost

Top entities: Virginia×34 WCVE-FM×10 Kim Strother×5 Election day×4 Constitution of Virginia×5

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasCenterAudience≈46k followers

Election Day Voting Information0:36 – 1:31

Kim StrotherHost

0:36

Election day is today.

Kim StrotherHost

0:38

Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.

Kim StrotherHost

0:42

If you are in line by 7, don't leave.

Kim StrotherHost

0:45

You can still vote.

Kim StrotherHost

0:46

Most polling stations will be at their busiest in the early morning and the final few hours of the day.

Kim StrotherHost

0:52

Be sure to have identification with you.

Kim StrotherHost

0:55

Acceptable forms of photo ID include a driver's license, passport, student or military ID, and more.

Kim StrotherHost

1:02

For more Election Day coverage, visit vpm.org slash elections.

Kim StrotherHost

1:08

47 localities in Virginia, including many in Greater Richmond, will be voting on whether to approve a 1% sales tax increase to help fund school construction and renovation.

Kim StrotherHost

1:19

The General Assembly passed a law earlier this year allowing the localities to put tax referendums on the ballot.

Kim StrotherHost

1:26

Richmond and Chesterfield are voting on tax increases, but Hanover and RICO counties are not.

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Election Day Voting Information0:36 – 1:31

Kim StrotherHost

0:36

Election day is today.

Kim StrotherHost

0:38

Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.

Kim StrotherHost

0:42

If you are in line by 7, don't leave.

Kim StrotherHost

0:45

You can still vote.

Kim StrotherHost

0:46

Most polling stations will be at their busiest in the early morning and the final few hours of the day.

Kim StrotherHost

0:52

Be sure to have identification with you.

Kim StrotherHost

0:55

Acceptable forms of photo ID include a driver's license, passport, student or military ID, and more.

Kim StrotherHost

1:02

For more Election Day coverage, visit vpm.org slash elections.

Kim StrotherHost

1:08

47 localities in Virginia, including many in Greater Richmond, will be voting on whether to approve a 1% sales tax increase to help fund school construction and renovation.

Kim StrotherHost

1:19

The General Assembly passed a law earlier this year allowing the localities to put tax referendums on the ballot.

Kim StrotherHost

1:26

Richmond and Chesterfield are voting on tax increases, but Hanover and RICO counties are not.

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