VOTE!!!

Dem Primaries

Primary Elections: Tues, June 20, 2023
Early voting begins: Sat, May 6, 2023

General Election

Early Voting starts: Sat, Sept 23, 2023
Election Day: Tues, Nov 7, 2023

REGISTER to VOTE + -

Note: You must update your voter registration information whenever you change your residence.

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Where can people register to vote? +

You can register online. (See below)
You can register by downloading a form. (See below)
You may register to vote at your local Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.
You may contact a candidate campaign, political party.
Organizations involved in voter registration:
  • League of Women Voters
  • Rock the Vote
  • NextGen
  • How to

    Register to Vote
    Online

    Go to VA Dept of Elections Citizen Portal

    You need:

  • A Virginia Driver's license or ID number
  • Your Social Security number
  • Deadline to Register online for this election:

    22 days before election

    How to

    Register to Vote
    by Mail

    Download and print form from VA Dept of Elections Citizen Portal
    Fill out carefully
    Double check your SS#
    Mail or drop off at your Registrar's office.

    Alternate language Virginia Voter forms

    En Español | Tiếng Việt | 한 국어

    How to

    Register to Vote
    as a College Student

    See basic info on Dept. of Elections site.

    Find your local Registrar's office.

    Starting Oct 1, 2022, people may register in-person at the same time as they vote, but ballot will be provisional.

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    Do you know?

    People may now register in-person when they go to vote.
    But ballot will be provisional.

    VOTE EARLY

    Choose the best way for you.

    Vote Early In-Person +

    Starts Sat, Sept 23, 2023

    Satellite Early Voting offices open in late October (varies by location).

    Find your Early Voting locations
    Click on location for more info: Times, Days, Dropboxes, etc.

    Alexandria | Arlington Co. | Fairfax Co. | Loudoun Co. | Prince William Co. | Virginia Beach

    ★ You don't need to state a reason.
    ★ Picture ID not required*

    *BUT other ID, current utility bill, bank statement, or signed statement required.

    List of acceptable IDs
    More info on VA Dept of Elections site

    Vote
    BY MAIL

    A good option if you'll be unable to vote in person.

    1. Apply for ballot:

    From VA Dept of Elections
    Apply online Must have VA ID

    Apply by mail

    Print form. Mail or drop off your application at your City/County Registrar's office or polling place. [Look up] See deadlines below.

    2. Fill out your ballot:

    Be sure YOU sign and a Witness signs your envelope!

    3. Return your ballot:

    Mail or drop off at your City/County Registrar's office or polling place. [Look up]
    Then, track your ballot.

    DEADLINES to Request Ballots Ballot applications, online or by mail, must be received by:
    Primary Elections
    Fri, Oct 27, 2023 General Elections

    NOTE: we recommend you apply & return your ballot well in advance of the official deadlines.

    More about voting by mail (absentee voting)

    Vote Election Day +

    Tues, Nov 7, 2023

    Poll hours: 6am – 7pm

    Find your polling place


    ★ Picture ID not required to vote*
    *BUT other ID, current utility bill, bank statement, or signed statement required.
    List of acceptable IDs
    More info on VA Dept of Elections site

    You can vote curbside (see below)

    Vote Curbside

    "If you are 65 or older, or have a physical disability, you may vote on Election Day without leaving your vehicle. ...

    If you would like to use curbside voting, remember to bring a helper with you who can enter the polling place to ask an election officer for curbside assistance, or use your cell phone to call the number posted on the curbside voting sign at each precinct or satellite location." —Virginia Dept. of Elections

    Call your local Registrar's Office to find out how this works near you.
    Find your local Registrar's Office

    Need help with English?

    Voters may bring anyone to help interpret, even a child. (But not your manager at work or your union boss.)

    Find your local Registrar's Office

    Work the Polls +

    Poll Observer w Dem Party: Apply

    State Board of Elections: Information | Apply

    Election Officials & Volunteers by locality:
    Alexandria  |   Arlington Co. |   Fairfax Co.
    Loudoun Co. |   Richmond |   Virginia Beach

    Track your ballot +

    VA Dept of Elections

    When you get to your Voter Information page, scroll down until you see a table labeled "Absentee."

    Table lists: Election, Status (of most recent action), Application received (date), Ballot issued (date), Ballot received (date).

    If your ballot is not "approved" or received in a timely manner, call your local Registrar's Office.