Voting FAQs

  • When voting in-person, you will be asked to provide an acceptable form of identification at the polls.

    Virginia law allows you to vote in only one political party primary election when multiple political party primary elections are held on the same day (Va Code § 24.2-530). Each primary has a separate ballot listing different candidates. The voter must indicate which ballot he would like to receive.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.Register to vote or update an existing registration:

    • Through Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

    • Register to vote or update an existing registration online using the Citizen Portal.

    • Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot In-Person after September 2, 2025, through Election Day.

    • Contact your local registrar’s offices for more information. 

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.  Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

    Unsure of when the next election occurs?
    Go to our Upcoming Elections page for listings of upcoming elections.

  • Early, in-person voting period:

    • Friday, July 25, 2025 through 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025.

    • Contact your local registrar’s offices for all early voting and satellite location information.

    • Voter registration offices will be open for early voting on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

  • See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists.

  • Voters may look up their polling place or they may contact their General Registrar for more information.

    Some localities have established early voting locations in addition to the General Registrar's Office. Any voter in the locality may visit the General Registrar's Office or an early voting site to vote in person or drop off their mailed absentee ballot.