Jan. 3 deadline

to register to vote in state Senate election

The deadline is fast approaching to register to vote in the special election Tuesday, Jan. 10, to choose a new state senator for the 9th Senate District.

The candidates are Richmond Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan, a Democrat, and Corey E. Fauconier of the Libertarian Party.

They are vying for the Senate seat that represents parts of Richmond and of Henrico and Hanover counties and Charles City County.

Residents of the district have until next Tuesday, Jan. 3, to register to vote in the election or to update existing registration online or in person.

Also, those who want to vote absentee have until 5 pm. Tuesday, Jan. 3, to request a ballot be mailed by the voter registrar. The deadline for in-person absentee voting is the close of business on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Further information is available at the state Department of Elections, www.elections.virginia.gov or the Richmond Registrar’s Office, (804) 646-5950.