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Registrar reports 62% turnout; redistricting referendum passed but remains under litigation
Summary
Hanover County's Director of Elections reported a 62% turnout on Election Day and said the redistricting referendum passed; the referendum remains the subject of ongoing litigation and staff are preparing to follow legal directions for upcoming elections.
Teresa "Teri" Smithson, Hanover County Director of Elections and General Registrar, told the Board that Election Day was "successful" with no security incidents or voter complaints and a voter turnout of 62 percent. She briefed members that the redistricting referendum passed at the polls but is still being litigated; staff are following legal processes and preparing to administer upcoming elections per guidance.
Smithson's briefing appeared in the Registrar's Report portion of the minutes and served as the Board's operational update following the recent election. The Board recorded no operational or security problems in precinct visits by members.
