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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lynchburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Election Endorsements
The Lynchburg Voters League just dropped their official endorsements for the upcoming city council race and constitutional amendments. If you're trying to figure out who to vote for, these new recommendations give you a handy cheat sheet before heading to the polls.
Election Dispute
Local Republicans just threw out the results of their primary vote to pick city council nominees, meaning the race for Lynchburg's local leadership is getting a major shakeup. If you care about who runs our city, this sudden drama is about to shake up the upcoming local elections.
Election Primary
Lynchburg Republicans decided to use a firehouse primary to pick their city council candidates. This is a big deal because the primary method can completely change who ends up on the ballot and ultimately running the city.
Election Lawsuit
A judge just threw out Lynchburg's lawsuit trying to fix a paused early voting period, leaving local leaders furious and calling the upcoming vote illegal. This means the voting schedule stays paused, messing with how residents plan to cast their ballots.
Upcoming Election
Lynchburg's city treasurer seat is up for grabs this November because the current treasurer is retiring. Voters will need to decide who takes over managing the city's money.