Governor
Ralph Northam today requested the General Assembly move the May General
Election and all special elections scheduled for May 5, 2020 to the November 3,
2020 General Election date to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The
Governor is also exercising his statutory authority (§ 24.2-603.1 of the Code
of Virginia) to move the June primary elections from June 9, 2020 to June 23,
2020.
“As
other states have shown, conducting an election in the middle of this global
pandemic would bring unprecedented challenges and potential risk to voters and
those who work at polling places across the Commonwealth,” said Governor
Northam. “Making these decisions now will help election officials prepare and
implement the necessary changes. This is about protecting the health and safety
of Virginians during this pandemic and ensuring our citizens can make their
voices heard in a safe, fair, and uniform manner. I urge the General Assembly
to do their part and take action to move our upcoming elections.”
To view the full release from the Governor's office, click here.
