>>VA Election Officials Decline to Take Over Richmond Elections Office
(Richmond, VA) -- Virginia has made a decision on whether or not to take over Richmond's elections board. Thomas Cage explains.Preview: Voicer Script:
Richmond's electoral board requested the state's Department of Elections to take over the city's elections office following the resignation of former Registrar Keith Balmer. State officials declined the request, prompting the board to appoint an acting registrar and initiate a search for a permanent replacement. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the board has narrowed down a list of 49 candidates for the role and plans to conduct in-person interviews soon. Despite allegations of nepotism and fraud against Balmer, no charges have been filed, leading to frustration among board members.