For many voting-age residents, the upcoming elections are not so much about political parties, ideology, or labels. They’re about something much simpler that affects all of us, regardless of partisan differences.
Namely, the cost of daily living.
Do you know anyone who recently bought anything without being alarmed over the price?
This runs across the board, with continued high cost for most everything — groceries, gas, diesel, fertilizer, housing, electricity, healthcare, interest rates on mortgage and credit cards, equipment and electronics, childcare, education … you name it.
Especially for people who are otherwise not much interested in politics, one thing is painfully obvious: inflation consumes your budget.
The causes of that inflation include the war in Iran and how it has cut off oil supply, tariffs on imports, lack of legal immigrants available for construction work and farming (including those who fear ICE may unlawfully detain them), plus uncontrolled growth of data centers that jack up the prices we pay for utilities and construction materials.
For many voters, the bottom line in the mid-term elections is straightforward: whether to vote for government officials who tolerate these inflationary policies or for candidates who’ll fight to change them.
Skip Halpern
Luray, Va.
From the Page County, Virginia election info webpage:
2026 Election Information
November 3, 2026 - General Election
Early Voting
Please note that if you would like to vote in-person during the Early Voting period, you can cast your vote at the Voter Registration Office, 103 South Court St, Luray, VA 22835.
If assistance is needed please call 540-743-3986.
The ballot drop-off station will be open during the Early Voting period, in the Early Voting Office.
If assistance is needed call 540-743-3986.
From the Virginia Department of elections website:
You can vote early beginning 45 days before Election Day and ending the Saturday before Election Day.
Before visiting your local registrar’s office, you may wish to check your registration status or call your registrar’s office.
To vote early in-person, do the following:
Visit an early voting location in your county or city to vote early. Remember, the Saturday before Election Day is the last day to vote early.
You do not have to have a reason or fill out an application to vote early.
At the early voting location, you must provide your name and address and show an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement.
Accessible equipment and/or curbside voting is available upon request.
Election Day Voting Hours: 6:00 am 7:00 pm
Voting Precincts
District 1 - West Luray
Springfield Elementary School
158 Big Spring Lane
Rileyville, VA 22650
District 2 - East Luray
VFW Post 621
218 Veterans Lane
Luray, VA 22835
District 3 - Marksville
Stanley Fire House
190 East Main Street
Stanley, VA 22851
District 4 - Newport
Stanley Elementary School
306 Aylor Grubbs Avenue
Stanley, VA 22851
District 5 - Shenandoah
VFW Post 8613
1103 Varina Avenue
Shenandoah, VA 22849
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