In a bid to tap into the smartphone generation ahead of this fall’s municipal election, the City of Richmond has launched a new mobile app.
The Richmond Election app purports to provide a one-stop-shop for voters ahead of the upcoming city council and school trustee election on Nov. 15.
Residents can download it for free on iPhones and Android smartphones.
Users of the app will have access to a variety of information-based features, including the qualifications needed to be able to register to vote, answers to frequently asked questions and information for advanced voting.
The app is also useful for residents to find out exactly where their designated voting place is on election day.
In time, candidate profiles of those running for mayor, councillor or school trustee will be available after the nomination period closes on Oct. 10.
And on election day itself, the app will provide users with election results.
