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King and Queen electoral board flags mail-delivery, address and redistricting preparations ahead of 2026 elections
Summary
The King and Queen County Electoral Board on Jan. 13 reviewed training, reappointment letters for officers of election and operational tools, and raised concerns about late-arriving mailed ballots and DMV address procedures while beginning planning for a possible April special election tied to redistricting.
The King and Queen County Electoral Board met Jan. 13 and focused on election administration steps ahead of 2026 contests, reviewing training plans, reappointment letters for officers of election, and operational tools while raising continuing concerns about mailed ballots and voter-address procedures.
The board noted two training opportunities: a VEBA "Boot Camp" scheduled Feb. 7, 2026 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) and a Webex election-preparation session set for Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. General Registrar Kristy Creech reminded members that "pursuant to §24.2-106 D of the Code of Virginia, each member of the EB shall attend an annual training program provided by the State Board during the first year of appointment, & the first year of any subsequent reappointment." Chair Stuart Swilley is registered for the Feb. 7 session.
Officials said letters have been sent to current Officers of Election about intent to reappoint them for the March 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 term, timed to coincide with the term of General Registrar Kristy Creech, who was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Diane Klausen, who retired June 30, 2025. The board reviewed continuing concerns about late-arriving mailed ballots handled by the U.S. Postal Service and discussed how such delays could affect upcoming contests.
The Electoral Board also reviewed Division of Motor Vehicles procedures related to a voter’s physical address versus a Post Office box address and how those addresses are recorded and used for election purposes. Board members said they are monitoring address-record practices to ensure voter rolls and ballot mailings align with state rules.
Separately, the board began preliminary planning for a potential April 2026 special election tied to redistricting changes across the Commonwealth, and discussed supplies, meeting needs and budget implications for the April special election as well as the June primary and November general elections.
The meeting concluded with the board setting its next meeting for Feb. 10, 2026 and adjourning at 10:10 a.m.
