Henrico sees 'tremendous turnout' as nearly 52,000 vote early in 2026 midterm election

Voters turned out in large numbers in Henrico this early voting season, the county's top election official said.

Henrico General Registrar Mark Coakley said the county saw almost 52,000 voters between the start of early voting on Sept. 18 and the final day. He said the turnout surprised his office.

"We had over 3,000 voters today. We had 3,000 yesterday and Friday. It's just been a tremendous turnout, and we were not expecting this," Coakley said.

Coakley said voters seem especially driven this November.

"The two officers, the Senate, the congressional, the constitutional amendments — people are really passionate this November about getting out and getting their voices heard," Coakley said.

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