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Emporia Electoral Board records member’s resignation, notes Aug. 4 Republican U.S. Senate primary
Summary
The City of Emporia Electoral Board met June 3, 2026, discussed Melinda Terry’s resignation because she is ineligible under state law, and noted the city will hold a Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Aug. 4, 2026, according to minutes signed by Secretary Hattie S. Jefferson.
The City of Emporia Electoral Board met June 3, 2026, in the General Registrar’s Office and recorded the resignation of board member Melinda Terry and the scheduling of a Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Aug. 4, 2026, according to meeting minutes signed by Secretary Hattie S. Jefferson.
The minutes state that the General Registrar received a resignation letter from Melinda Terry by email on May 30, 2026. Secretary Hattie S. Jefferson wrote that Terry resigned because she is not eligible to serve while employed by the federal government, citing Code of Virginia §24.2-119. The minutes do not record a motion to accept the resignation or any appointment to fill the vacant chairman seat.
The board’s record also notes that Emporia will conduct a Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Aug. 4, 2026. The minutes do not include details about polling places, ballot access, or local logistics for that primary.
Ashley Wall-Webb, the General Registrar, is listed as attending by telephone. The minutes close by stating that no further business was discussed and are signed by Secretary Hattie S. Jefferson. The record does not list any follow-up actions or a date for filling the vacant chairman position.
Next steps: the minutes do not show any formal action to replace the vacated chair seat; future board records would be the place to confirm any appointment or special meeting to fill the vacancy.
