State Board certifies Jan. 7 special elections, flags Rockingham reporting error and posts RLA results

Jan 17, 2025

The Virginia State Board of Elections unanimously certified abstracts for three Jan. 7, 2025 special-election contests, reviewed a Rockingham County reporting error that did not change outcomes, and heard a staff report that November risk‑limiting audits confirmed machine tabulation within statutory risk limits.

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The Virginia State Board of Elections voted unanimously to certify abstracts and sign certificates for winners in the Jan. 7, 2025 special elections, the board said during its January meeting. Commissioner Beals told the board staff had reviewed abstracts and write‑in certifications submitted by local general registrars and canvassing boards and recommended the board sign and endorse the certified statements.

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