Decision 2024: Live election updates

Election Commissioner Susan Beals reminded voters that you can still vote if you're in line at 7 p.m.

Beals said the Richmond Electoral Board held an emergency meeting to replace the elections director in District 310 after nearly a dozen voters received the incorrect ballot.

“It is my understanding that election officials issued the wrong ballot to the voter that only said the presidential election,” she said.

In her update, Beals also said there have been no cases requiring districts to close.

In addition to these updates, Beals also spoke about the long lines that exist at some college and university locations.

“We have heard that there are long queues in some places with universities and colleges as many of these students have been encouraged to register on the same day,” she said. “We have contacted these locations and in each case they are sending more poll workers and support staff.”

3:30 p.m

12 On Your Side reporter Sarah Chakales spoke with election officials throughout the day as voters cast their ballots. Here's a look at what they say:

“It was a steady flow all morning. “We had our first morning rush before everyone went to work or the gym, and then it kind of evens out as the day goes on, and we get another rush at the end of the evening.” – Mark Coakley, Henrico elections director

“I think this race has probably been pretty polarizing for all of us and people just want their voice to be heard.” – Tracy Meade, elections director, Chesterfield

“We actually saw more daily registrations today than ever before. So far we probably have a couple dozen, so that's a big difference.” – Clayton Crouch, Henrico poll worker

2:35 p.m

Two polling places in Georgia were temporarily evacuated after receiving false bomb threats, officials said.

2:00 p.m

The voting process for visitors to the Tuckahoe Elementary School precinct in Henrico went smoothly as voters made their voices heard in the November election.

“My husband voted this morning and said it was very slow back then,” said Betsy Dotterer, a voter. “It's reasonably stable, but I mean, there are no lines.”

1:30 p.m

A county in the battleground state of Pennsylvania has extended voting times after a software glitch occurred.

A Pennsylvania state judge on Tuesday ordered polls in Cambria County to remain open for two more hours.

11 a.m

Here's a breakdown of the Election Department's voting updates:

10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m

The Virginia Department of Elections released its first update on Election Day.

Officials say issues have been resolved at a voting precinct in Gilpin Court.

“Eleven people received only one federal ballot,” the Virginia Department of Elections said.

These people will no longer be able to vote in local elections.

9:55 am

Chesterfield County says the scanner issues at St. Augustine Church have been resolved.

“We learned that the ink on the ballot papers caused the machines to jam. All ballots with the problematic ink were processed and those ballots were cast in the general election without issue,” a Chesterfield County spokesperson said.

8:48 a.m

Chesterfield County reports ballots are getting stuck in a machine in the St. Augustine Church precinct, causing a backlog.

“We are in the process of shipping an additional scanner to this location and have immediately dispatched the company servicing the scanners to St. Augustine County,” a Chesterfield County spokesperson said.

8 a.m

Long lines are beginning to form in voting precincts across Central Virginia.

7:30am

At least a dozen Richmond voters reported printing problems at a precinct in Gilpin Court.

Voters said they only received a federal ballot, not a local one.

The registry office is working on solving the problem.

6 a.m

Polls are now open and will remain open until 7 p.m

If you stand in line by 7 p.m., you can still cast your vote.

Click/tap HERE to find your polling place if voting in person.

MONDAY, NOV. 4

4:32 p.m

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined other attorneys general in condemning political violence.

“Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of our republic, and they must take place without intimidation, harm or disruption,” Miyares said in a statement.

Read the full statement here.

3:32 p.m

The City of Richmond announced it will activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Tuesday as a precautionary measure.

“This proactive measure ensures that various city agencies can work together effectively and address any potential challenges to maintaining safe and fair elections throughout the day,” the city said in a news release.

Urgent care centers will also be open in Henrico and Chesterfield counties.

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