SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) – Early voting turnout in Salem for the 2026 general election is nearing that of last year’s gubernatorial election, with voters now getting Sunday voting for the first time.
Election Day was once the only day to vote. With six weeks of early voting now available, that is no longer the case.
“As of last year, we have more people voting early in person than we do on election day,” said Benjamin Leeson, city of Salem general registrar.
Early voting numbers nearly double since 2022
Leeson said Salem has nearly doubled its early voting numbers since 2022…