Voters decide school board races and referendums on Election Day
- Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- St. Charles voters consider a $282.5 million school bond.
- Richmond and Chesterfield voters weigh a 1% sales tax for schools.
- Anne Holton and Jackie McDonough compete for a Richmond school board seat.
- Virginia voters also decide on three statewide constitutional amendments.
Voters head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to decide on various school board races and local funding referendums.
St. Charles District 303 proposes $282.5 million bond
The district serves students and families across parts of Kane and DuPage counties.
The proposal funds building a new field house, adding classrooms, improving accessibility, and enhancing safety and security. It also covers replacing roofs and upgrading mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, along with expanding facilities for Career and Technical Education.
If passed, the bond will raise property taxes for 25 years. A home valued at $500,000 will see an estimated tax increase of $646 per year, according to the district’s online tax calculator.
Richmond and Chesterfield consider 1% sales tax for schools
Voters in Richmond and Chesterfield County will weigh in on local referendums to increase the sales tax by 1%. The Virginia General Assembly authorized localities to implement this tax earlier in 2026.
Revenue from the tax increase is dedicated to building new schools or completing major renovations of existing public school buildings.
Residents in the Richmond area will consider the referendum on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The vote allows the community to decide on raising tax dollars specifically for local school infrastructure.
Anne Holton faces Jackie McDonough for Richmond school board
Anne Holton is running to retain her Richmond School Board seat in the 6th District. Holton, a former Virginia education secretary, faces Jackie McDonough for the position.
This election marks the first time Holton appears on the ballot, though she has participated in political campaigns since she was five years old. The seat opened after former board member Shonda Harris‑Muhammed left the position.
McDonough advocates for higher teacher pay, improved school facilities, and stronger collective bargaining. Her platform also includes a ban on new charter schools and no ICE presence in schools.
Christina Brady and Elizabeth Schultz compete for Chesterfield seat
The seat became vacant last year after Dot Heffron resigned following backlash over a social media post regarding the killing of activist Charlie Kirk.
Early voting for the contest opened on Friday, November 1, 2026.
Virginia voters weigh statewide constitutional amendments
Virginia’s statewide ballot includes three constitutional-amendment referendums. One measure seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
The third measure is to end lifetime voting disenfranchisement for felony convictions by automatically restoring voting rights after a sentence is completed.
Voters can access ballot information online
Voters can access detailed information about their specific ballot using Virginia’s online lookup tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Operation Education: School board candidates and school referendums on the ballot (wsbt.com)
- Operation Education (tavily.com)
- School Repairs, New Field House At Stake In $282.5M St. Charles Referendum | St. Charles, IL Patch (patch.com)
- Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what the Richmond area is voting on. (richmonder.org)
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