The Buena Vista City Electoral Board has released the official notice below regarding the School Board write-in race. The top two candidates are currently separated by just 1.09%. Because of this small margin, the Board cannot declare a winner until all eligible ballots are added, as required by Virginia election law.
Ballots still to be counted include Election Day provisional ballots and mailed absentee ballots postmarked by November 4 and received by 12 PM on November 7, 2025. Once verified, the Board will complete a final count and certify the results at the public canvass meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 1:00 PM.
We extend our thanks to the candidates for their civic engagement, the poll workers who supported the process, and every voter who contributed. It’s encouraging to see our community stay engaged in the democratic process. See the full results to date for all local and state level elections by visiting: https://enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/public/buena-vista-city/elections/2025-November-General
NOTICE!!!
SCHOOL BOARD WRITE IN RESULTS
Wednesday, 5 November, 2025, 4:00 PM
The election results of 4 November 2025 for the Write-in seat of the Buena Vista City School Board is too close to call at this time between the top two candidates Michael Cartolaro and Charles Jolley. Provisional votes cast on Election Day must be certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Electoral Board by next week before those votes can count toward a candidate. Also, mail-in ballots postmarked by 4 November 2025 and received at the Buena Vista City Registrar’s Office will be added into votes already cast at the Canvass Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Buena Vista Registrars Office. This meeting is open to the public. Thank you for your interest in the results of this election.
Buena Vista City Electoral Board
By its Secretary, Steve Baldridge
Find the PDF of the official press release here: Official Press Release: School Board Write-in Results