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Rockingham County elections board adopts expanded early-voting schedule for 2026 primary
Summary
After debate over turnout and staffing, the Rockingham County Board of Elections voted unanimously to adopt Option 2 — the state minimum plus one additional Saturday — for the 2026 primary early-voting schedule. The change adds cost and staffing considerations that staff said can be absorbed by reassigning funds.
The Rockingham County Board of Elections voted unanimously Nov. 18 to adopt Option 2 for the 2026 primary early-voting schedule, adding one Saturday of early voting to the state-mandated minimum.
Elections staff presented seven options to the board, with Option 1 following the state minimum (13 days, four sites) and higher-numbered options adding Saturdays and/or Sundays at additional cost. Director Miss Seamster told the…
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