Henrico’s Quiet Primary Day | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Voter turnout in Henrico County’s primaries started surprisingly slow, with nearly empty parking lots and sparse ballot casting — a stark contrast to usual high engagement. Officials are watching closely, suspecting the August election date shift may have dulled awareness. Yet voters still stress their civic duty, pledging loyalty to their parties despite lower participation. The Republican Senate race is expected to be low-key due to limited funding, while the Democratic congressional race in District 1 is heating up as seven candidates battle for a chance to unseat the incumbent —…