Chesterfield County Voters Head to Polls on Election Day

TL;DR: Chesterfield County residents voted on November 3, 2026, weighing decisions on federal and local races, constitutional amendments, and a school funding referendum while grappling with concerns about the economy, education, women's rights, and immigration.

The story

Chesterfield County residents lined up at polling places across the county on November 3, 2026, to cast ballots in a consequential election touching federal, state, and local offices. Polls were open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at assigned voting locations throughout the county.

On the ballot were a U.S. Senate race, U.S. House of Representatives contests, state constitutional amendments, and local races including the Dale District Board of Supervisors seat and the Clover Hill District School Board seat. Voters also weighed a referendum on a proposed 1% local sales tax dedicated to Chesterfield County Public Schools capital construction projects.

Voters cited varied concerns as motivation for participating. The economy ranked prominently in their minds, with residents worried about rising gas prices, grocery costs, and utility bills. Education was another major focus, particularly given the school funding measure on the ballot. One voter said of school construction needs, "Our kids deserve it. We need it. They're the future." Others questioned whether additional tax increases were warranted before reducing government spending. Women's rights, immigration and border security, and government representation and accountability also figured in voters' thinking. One voter emphasized, "It's your right to vote to represent your community," while another stated, "Our voice does matter."

Some families made voting a multigenerational affair. The Stellfox family brought their 15-year-old daughter to the polls to emphasize the importance of voting and representation in shaping community outcomes.

Early voting had been available in person through October 31 at Central Library and five satellite locations: Clover Hill, Ettrick-Matoaca, LaPrade, Meadowdale, and North Courthouse Road libraries. Secure drop boxes for absentee ballots had remained accessible through October 31 and were reopened on Election Day at all regular polling places. Virginia voters do not register by party affiliation.

Key players

• Chesterfield County voters: Residents exercising voting rights on issues affecting the community
• Chesterfield County Public Schools: Subject of the 1% sales tax referendum for capital projects
• Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors: Local government body with Dale District seat on ballot

Key dates

• 2026-11-03: Election Day in Chesterfield County; polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 2026-10-31: Deadline for in-person early voting and absentee ballot drop box access
• 2026-10-23: Deadline for voter registration

Why it matters: Chesterfield County voters' participation shapes policy decisions and resource allocation affecting schools, infrastructure, and local governance. The results of the school funding referendum and board races will directly influence education funding and community priorities going forward.

Places

• Central Library
• Clover Hill Library
• Ettrick-Matoaca Library
• LaPrade Library
• Meadowdale Library
• North Courthouse Road Library

Related links

• Chesterfield County Election Information
• Chesterfield County Voting Guide
• Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal

Read the original at WTVR CBS 6 Local →

Sources

• Chesterfield County voters head to the polls on Election Day: 'Our voice does matter'
• Chesterfield County Reminds Voters Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
• Election 2026: Your Guide to Voting in Chesterfield
• Election Day 2026: Live updates