Virginia

The voting machine systems used in Virginia are optical scan, voter assist terminal and paper ballots. Beginning November 2017, Virginia will no longer be using the Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) machines.

The next election date is Tuesday, November 5, 2019 (General Election). The registration deadline for this election is Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Provisional ballots are counted 7 calendar days after the election.

There are several reason a voter may vote a provisional ballot:

To verify your voter registration status please use your state's voter verification tool.

Information on local, state and federal candidates and ballot measures may be available here.

To see a list of available races, visit the race index.

When submitting your voter registration by mail for the first time, you must provide your Social Security number on the application and a copy of one of the following with your application:

Not registered? Use our registration tool to fill out your application!

The registration deadline to vote in the general election is 22 days before the election. If there is a special election the registration deadline is 13 days before the election and if the Governor calls an election the deadline is 7 days.

Any person, regardless disability status, has the right to register to vote at any office or agency that provides such a service. These offices include but are not limited to: Department of Health (VDH), Department of Social Services (DSS), Department of Mental Health (DMHRSAR), Department for Rehabilitation Services (DRS), Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH), and the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI).

You can find your polling place by utilizing your state resource.

If you have further questions on your polling place location, please contact your local election office.

In order to be a poll worker in Virginia:

• You must be registered to vote in Virginia
• You will be entitled to compensation
• You must be at least 18 years of age
• Political affiliation generally required
• You must complete required training.

To sign up, contact your local board of elections.