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Council approves relocation of two polling places for June primary
Summary
Lynchburg City Council approved an ordinance changing the polling location for Precinct 301 (Ward 3) from the public library to West Lynchburg Baptist Church and moving Precinct 203 from Jubilee Family Center to Greater Brookville Church; changes will take effect for the upcoming June primary.
Lynchburg City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to change and relocate two polling places ahead of the June primary.
City elections staff told council the electoral board voted to change Precinct 301’s polling place from the public library to West Lynchburg Baptist Church and move Precinct 203 from Jubilee Family Center to Greater Brookville Church. Staff said both new locations meet the applicable accessibility requirements and are within the one‑mile radius required by the code. The city notified the public of the hearing in February and March.
The city noted the public library currently serves as a polling place for 301 but lies outside the ward due to redistricting; the Electoral Board asked that polling locations be aligned with precinct boundaries. Council voted 7‑0 to approve the ordinance; staff said the change will take effect for the June 17 primary and continue until further notice.
Why it matters
Relocating polling places can affect where voters go on election day; the city said it conducted ADA checks at the new sites and that the library will remain available as a backup location for some precincts.
What to watch next
Election notices will be updated for the June primary, and the city will continue to coordinate with the Electoral Board and polling‑place hosts to confirm readiness.
