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Drew Thompson
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Sports Editor at Commonwealth Times | Journalist at Capital News Service | VCU Public Relations Intern | VCU Spring 26
Voter Rich Goldberg voted republican and said a big issue was “men in the women’s bathroom.” The voting process was a “piece of cake” and easy, Goldberg said.

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November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
“I think that the United States is definitely behind the times when we look globally at female leadership,” voter Georgia Heyward said. “I'm really excited that we have two great candidates for female governor.”

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November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We’re now at our final location at Richmond Fire Station 19 on 311 Maple Avenue.

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November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Voting has been very steady as of 9:30 a.m. at the Humphrey Community Center, according to the Chief Election Officer Ms. Robins. The total amount of voters has hit over 400 with same-day registration barely in the double-digits.

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November 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“I just wanted to get out and be part of my community,” voter Olivia Bridges said. “I think voting’s important, and it’s a good step to make changes.”

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November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We are now at Humphrey Calder Community Center where a wide variety of people from all ages are coming to vote.

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November 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Voting has gone smoothly so far at Diversity, according to local student Tori Leech.

“We decided to come early to avoid any crowds,” Leech said. “We went in and took, like less than five minutes.”

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November 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“I’m voting because I don’t vote republicans,” Geoffrey Bennett, a sales manager, said. “I feel like the Democratic Party has sort of lost touch with just ordinary people, and they’re a bit far out there at the moment.” @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
November 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I’m here at Diversity Thrift with @bilanreports.bsky.social for the Virginia gubernatorial election where voters are starting to pour in. Stay tuned for more live reports. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025
November 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM