Purpose

The Albemarle County Electoral Board is a three-member body established in accordance with Article II, Section 8 of the Constitution of Virginia and Section 24.2-106 of the Code of Virginia. The Electoral Board is responsible for the appointment of the General Registrar and for the administration of all federal, state, and local elections held within the locality. Electoral Board members serve three-year staggered terms, one term expiring at midnight on the last day of each year. Two Board members are of the political party that cast the highest number of votes in the last election for Governor and one member is of the party casting the second highest number. No three-year term is shortened to comply with the political party representation requirements.

As of January 1, 2025, the Board members are:

• Chair - Clara Belle Wheeler
• Vice Chair - Bucky Walsh
• Secretary - James M. Heilman

Upcoming Meetings

The Electoral Board meets at least once a month, and more often during the two months prior to each primary or general election.

2025 Electoral Board monthly meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30 AM at the 5th Street County Office Building (subject to change).  The next regular monthly meeting of the Electoral Board has been re-scheduled to November 20.

Changes to the regularly scheduled meetings and/or additional meeting notices will be posted here. 

November 20, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda