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Elections from local newsrooms

From Lynchburg News and Advance, WSET and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Lynchburg News and Advance1 hour ago

    Mayor Tuggle aims to build on progress in his third term

    Amherst Town Council will welcome a new member, Harold Thomas, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections that project him as the winner. Thomas had 318 votes, or 66%, over Kenneth Bunch, who had 153 votes, or roughly 32%, the results show. Both were running in a special election to fill a seat that was on the ballot due to the recent death of Mike Driskill.

  2. WSET3 hours ago

    Ballot machine issues reported at multiple Campbell County precincts

    Multiple precincts in Campbell County are experiencing issues with ballot-scanning machines on Election Day.

  3. Lynchburg News and Advance8 hours ago

    Nelson County residents turn out to vote

    Nelson County residents headed to the polls Tuesday to do their part in the crucial midterm election to decide the majority leadership in Congress, how three statewide constitutional amendments would

  4. Lynchburg News and Advance8 hours ago

    PHOTOS: Voters cast their ballots on Election Day in Lynchburg

    Election Day voting is underway in Lynchburg. Stay up to date with The News & Advance.

  5. Lynchburg News and Advance9 hours ago

    Amherst County residents turn out on Election Day

    Amherst County residents headed to the polls Tuesday to do their part in the crucial midterm election to decide the majority leadership in Congress, how three statewide constitutional amendments would

  6. WSET12 hours ago

    Lynchburg voters highlight key races and issues for midterm elections

    What's pushing people to the polls?ABC13 went to the Heritage Baptist Church polling place in Lynchburg to hear from local voters.

  7. Lynchburg News and Advance13 hours ago

    Election Day 2026: Lynchburg voters at Heritage polling place explain why voting is important

    Follow Election Day 2026 coverage in the Lynchburg area as voters weigh in on local and state races, three amendments and more. Catch up on the latest from The News & Advance here.

  8. Lynchburg News and Advance14 hours ago

    Election 2026: What to know about Lynchburg-area races, amendments and more

    As voters head to the polls today, catch up with our coverage leading up to Election Day 2026.

  9. Cardinal News18 hours ago

    Live 2026 election results

    We have the latest numbers for every election in the state from the Virginia Department of Elections.

  10. WSETYesterday

    Questions raised after voting rights restored to dead felons, dog and 'no last name' case

    Questions remain as voting rights have been restored to people who have died, a woman with no last name, and a dog.

  11. WSETYesterday

    Voters to decide whether to enshrine reproductive rights in Virginia constitution

    Virginia voters will decide whether to enshrine certain reproductive rights into the state constitution.

  12. WSETYesterday

    Lynchburg voters to choose 3 at-large city councilors from field of 9 candidates

    Nine Lynchburg City Council candidates are vying for your vote on Election Day. They are competing for three at-large seats on the council.

  13. WSETYesterday

    McGuire faces strong challenge from Perriello for Virginia's 5th Congressional District

    The battle for Virginia's 5th Congressional District is one of the most fiercely contested races of the election.

  14. Lynchburg News and AdvanceYesterday

    Front pages from the past: Presidential elections since 1872

    A look at how presidential elections have been featured on our front pages since 1872 from the archives of The News & Advance.

  15. WSLSYesterday

    Organizations offering free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day

    Election Day is on Tuesday and many will head to the polls once they open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Here is a live list of organizations in our area offering ride services to the polls Tuesday.

  16. Lynchburg News and AdvanceYesterday

    See our front pages: The historic election and swearing in of L. Douglas Wilder

    In November 1989, L. Douglas Wilder made history when he was elected Virginia's and the nation's first Black governor. Revisit the historic election and its razor-thin margin of victory through the front pages of The News & Daily Advance.