For the first time under a new law, Virginia’s election offices were open Sunday. In nearly half the state, no one showed up to vote.

For the first time under Virginia's new law, election offices were open on a Sunday, but turnout was surprisingly low in most rural areas, with nearly half the state seeing no voters at all. While some Northern Virginia localities reported higher participation, the overall result highlights challenges in voter engagement and the potential barriers to accessing polling places. This low turnout raises questions about the effectiveness of new voting laws and the broader issue of voter accessibility, especially in rural communities.