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Board approves fourth early-voting center at Virginia Avenue to expand voter access
Summary
The Board granted final authorization for a fourth early-voting center for the 2026 election cycle, approving the Board of Elections' request to use the Virginia Avenue site (current headquarters). The vote passed by voice (4-0).
Tammy Damlin, president of the Washington County Board of Elections, asked the Board of County Commissioners to grant final approval for a fourth early-voting center for the 2026 election cycle, arguing the additional site would expand access and fairness for voters.
Damlin told the commission the local board has authority to select early voting centers, subject to state-board approval, and described the county’s Tri-Purpose Election Center as a model that has drawn state attention. In response to questions, a commissioner identified the proposed site as “Virginia Avenue, the current headquarters.”
A motion to approve the fourth early-voting center at the Virginia Avenue site was made and seconded and carried by voice vote (recorded as 4-0 in the meeting record). Damlin said the Board of Elections will continue to work with commissioners on any concerns and pursue the state board approval required for the site.
The formal vote recorded in the meeting minutes approved final authorization to add the Virginia Avenue location as the county’s fourth early-voting center for the February 2026 election cycle. The Board of Elections and county staff will continue coordination to meet statutory and state-board requirements.
