Greetings from the Omega Rho Omega
Advocate for Social Justice Committee!
2026 is an important year for elections in our local community
and within the state of Virginia.
To ensure every Virginian is informed and ready to advocate for themselves,
ORO has created the Social Justice Update.
This page will be updated monthly with relevant voter and social justice information.
The information presented is non-partisan and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
Critical Dates for VA Voters
August 4, 2026 – Primary Election
The Democratic and Republican parties will hold primary elections of party candidates for the general election in November. The general election will determine new Virginia’s representatives to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, as well as local offices.
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Register to Vote by: July 24, 2026
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Early Voting: June 19 – August 1, 2026
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Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: July 24, 2026
November 3, 2026 – General Election
This election decides Virginia’s representatives to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, along with local offices.
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Register to Vote by: October 23, 2026
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Early Voting: September 18 – October 31, 2026
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Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: October 23, 2026
Government Meetings – May
We can invest in our communities by getting involved with our local governments.
ORO encourages the residents of Eastern Henrico, Charles City, and New Kent to engage locally by attending these monthly meetings.
Henrico County, VA
Board of Supervisors Meetings
Board Room, Administration Building - Government Center, 4301 East Parham Rd., Richmond, VA 23228
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Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 p.m., stream here.
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Tuesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m., stream here.
Charles City County, VA
Board of Supervisors Meeting
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Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 pm
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Government Administration Building Auditorium, 10702 Courthouse Rd., Charles City, VA 23030
Residents can stream meetings here.
New Kent County, VA
Board of Supervisors Business Meeting
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Monday, June 8, 6:00 p.m.
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Location: Boardroom of the County Administration Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124
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Residents can stream meetings here.
2026 Gubernatorial Executive Orders
Upon taking office in January, Governor Abigail Spanberger passed several Executive Orders impacting public schools, community safety, housing, state government operations, law enforcement, and our statewide economy.
See a brief description the Executive Orders here.
Read the full texts of each Executive Order here.
VA Legislative Check-In
Presented by Marilyn Freeman
The Virginia General Assembly’s summer activity consists mainly of interim studies, commission meetings, and joint subcommittee work, since the regular session adjourns in spring. These meetings continue through June and often into July–September.
Key Summer Activities
Interim studies are the core of summer legislative work. They include topic‑specific commissions and joint subcommittees that meet to prepare for the next session.
Examples scheduled for June 2026 include:
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Virginia Tribes Law Update Commission — June 3, 2026
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Manufacturing Development Commission — June 9, 2026
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Women’s Health Preventative Care Subcommittee — June 15, 2026
These meetings are open to the public and often live-streamed.
Public Engagement Opportunities
Summer is when citizens can most easily influence legislation because lawmakers are drafting bills. You can:
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attend interim meetings
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submit written comments
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provide virtual testimony (when available)
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meet with legislators in their districts
The most accurate, up‑to‑date source for summer meetings is the official Meeting Calendars & Schedules page: Virginia General Assembly Calendar. This page updates continuously with new interim meetings, cancellations, and livestream links. Meeting dates should be confirmed on the official site since schedules are subject to change.
Fun Fact: Soror Marcia “Cia” Price is the first Black woman to serve as Chair of the House Privileges and Elections Committee, the longest continuously operating legislative committee in the nation.
Social Justice is a serious matter!
Remember to stay informed, get engaged, and advocate within your community.
Visit elections.virginia.gov for all official election information.