Frequently Asked Questions

Where will I vote?

The registrar will send you a voter registration card with the name and location of your polling place. If you no longer have your voter card, your Congressional, Senatorial, and House districts are listed here. To find out where to vote by your address, click here.

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When do elections take place?

Each year general elections are held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
If a primary election is called, it is held on the second Tuesday in June.

Do I have to state my political party preference?

No, Virginia does not have voter registration by party.

Do I have to register for this election?

No your registration remains valid, if you do not move from your original address.

What should I do after I move to another Virginia city or county after I register?

Send notification of a change of address to your voter registration office (either in the old or new locality). Give your name, phone number, social security number, and your old and new address. You may use the change of address form on the back of your voter card. Your signature is required to make a change to voter records. Your registration will be transferred from your previous locality to the new one.

What should I do if I changed my name or local address since the last election?

Send notification of the change, as above, to your voter registration office. Your signature is required.

Can I transfer my registration from another state?

Voter registration cannot be transferred between states. You must complete a Virginia Voter Registration Application to be eligible to vote in Virginia.

When are the polls open?

Polling places open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. If you are in line to vote by 7:00 p.m. you will be allowed to cast your vote.

What is a Primary?

A primary is an election in which a candidate is chosen to represent a political party for a particular office in an election. The Democratic and Republican parties may nominate their candidates by either a primary election or by convention or mass meeting.

Can anyone vote in a primary election?

If you are a registered voter, you may vote in any primary. However, if a primary is held in for both parties in the same election district, you must choose in which party primary you wish to vote and may only vote in one.

Can I vote from the curbside?

Any voter age 65 or older or physically disabled may vote from the curbside. They may request a paper ballot which will be brought to them by an officer of election. They mark the ballot in the presence of the officer of election, who will then return it to the polling place and deposit it in the ballot box.

What if I move within the 29 days before an election, and the books have closed?

You are eligible to return to your precinct and vote. At that time you must change your address to be eligible for future elections. If you move out of the state, you will not be allowed to vote except in Federal elections for President and Vice President only.