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Lynchburg Republican Firehouse Primary - City Council Nominations
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Location: Brookville Ruritan Club, 311 Beverly Hills Cir., Lynchburg, VA 24502
How to Vote: Walk in, vote, and leave. Photo Identification Required.
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Questions
Q: What is allowed to vote in the "Firehouse Primary?"
A: A method of nominating candidates for public office.
Q: Who is allowed to vote in the Firehouse Primary?
A: Any registered voter.
Q: Do I have to be a registered Republican to vote?
A: No. Virginia does not have party registration, but other requirements to participate may you be to sign a statement of intent to support Republican nominees if the local Party requires it.
Q: Can I be denied a ballot?
A: You may be denied a ballot if you refuse to sign the participation statement or do not meet the requirements outlined in the Party rules.
Q: How many candidates can I vote for?
A: Up to three. The top three candidates who earn 50% +1 of the vote will win and be the nominees in November.
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Q: Will I be ranking candidates or just selecting candidates?
A: The plan adopted references a majority requirement, but the exact method of counting ballots has not been clearly outlined. It is likely you used a Ranked Choice system to rank candidates from most to least preffered.
Q: What do Republicans typically think of Ranked Choice Voting?
A: Republicans are vehimently opposed to Ranked Choice Voting. In 2023, both the National Republican and Lynchburg Republican Committees passed resolutions condeming Ranked Choice Voting. Know conservative think-tanks are also opposed to it. Regardless, the Lynchburg GOP has decided to use it in 2026.
Q: How are the winners determined?
A: The plan states that candidates must receive 50% +1 of the vote, but it does not clearly explain how votes will be counted to reach that result. It is likely ballots will go through a number of rounds, eliminating the least preffered overall until three candidates earn 50%+1.
Q: What happens if no candidate receives 50% +1?
A: The plan does not clearly explain what happens in that situation.
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Q: Are there multiple voting locations?
A: No.
Q: What if I am working during these hours?
A: If you do not qualify for absentee voting, you must attend in person between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Q: How can I vote early or absentee/mail if I cannot make it?
A: The Party said only the following situations can be permitted to vote via absentee/mail: College Students, those with Disabilities, active military, anyone who is out of the country, those who have come into contact with a communicative disease (i.e, COVID-19).
Q: If I cannot attend the Firehouse Primary and do not meet the criteria in the previous answer, will I be able to vote?
A: The only way to vote in the Firehouse Primary for someone in this case is to attend in person.
Q: How long do I have to go vote?
A: Seven hours (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) on a single day (May 30).
Q: Can I vote after work?
A: No. Voting ends at 3:00 p.m.
Q: Can I vote a different day?
A: No.
Q: Does work count as a situation where I can be permitted to vote via mail?
A: No. The only way to vote in the Firehouse Primary for someone in this case is to attend in person.
Q: Who adopted/governs this process?
A: The Chair & members of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee.