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Board creates Newtown precinct, selects Emmanuel Methodist Church as polling site

Amherst County Board of Supervisors · February 18, 2026
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Summary

The Board adopted an ordinance establishing a Newtown precinct to separate town voters from the courthouse precinct, reducing the number of ballot styles; Emmanuel Methodist Church was identified as the polling location after ADA review and board approval.

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors voted to establish a Newtown precinct that will use existing town borders to separate town voters from the courthouse precinct.

Elections staff explained that dividing the precinct…

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