Voting Answers
Upcoming Elections
Tuesday, September 9, 2025: Special Election
- Register to vote or update voting registration: Through Tuesday, September 2.
- Early, in-person voting: Friday, July 25- Saturday, September 6.
- Apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Through 5pm, Friday, August 29.
- See who is on your ballot by viewing theΒ candidate lists, opens a new window.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025: General & Special Elections
- Register to vote or update voting registration: Through Tuesday, October 14.
- Early, in-person voting: Friday, September 19-Saturday, November 1.
- Apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Through 5pm, Friday, October 24.
- See who is on your ballot by viewing theΒ candidate lists, opens a new window.
Register to Vote
To be Eligible to Register to Vote in Virginia a Person must:
- Be a resident of Virginia (a person who has come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intends to return to another state is not considered a resident for voting purposes).
- Be a U. S. Citizen.
- Be 18 years old (any person who is 17 years old and will be eighteen years of age at the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election).
- Not be registered and plan to vote in another state.
- Not currently declared mentally incompetent by a court of law.
- If convicted of a felony, your right to vote must have been restored.
How to obtain a Registration Application
- Online Registration
- Local voter registration office
- Download a PDF copy of the registration formΒ (En EspaΓ±ol) (TiαΊΏng Viα»t) (ν κ΅μ΄)
- State or local government offices when applying or re-certifying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, or Rehabilitation Services.
- Government offices in the State that provide State-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to person with disabilities
- Armed forces recruitment offices
- Public libraries
- Virginia Department of Elections office
- Department of Motor Vehicles offices
- Voter Registration Drives
Helpful Voting Links
Ballot Information Tool
Look up your ballot and compare endorsements, save your choices, and share with family and friends.
Get Election Reminders
Never miss an election! Sign up now to get reminders about upcoming election dates and deadlines in your area.
Host a Voter Registration Event
Help make an impact by registering voters! Sign up to join thousands of others making a difference in their communities and gain access to Rock the Vote's voter registration drive toolkit.
Local Government Guides
Provides information about the government offices, positions, committees, and commissions in the region. Created by the League of Women Voters in the Fredericksburg Area.
Virginia Voting Information
VOTE411.org is a "one-stop shop" for election-related information.
Voting FAQs
When am I eligible to vote?
You are eligible to vote if you are a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Virginia, at least 18 years of age (or you will be by the next general election), and/or have had the right to vote restored after a felony conviction or adjudication of mental incompetence.
Where do I vote?
Registrars' offices are located in the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland.Β You must register to vote in the county of your residence.
Do I need a voter card?
No. Voter cards let you know that you have successfully registered to vote. Voter Cards are NOT required to vote.
What do I bring to vote?
Bring a form of identification. Read more here about acceptable forms of identification.
How do I get my voting rights restored?
Individuals are eligible to have most of their civil rights (voting, jury service, candidacy for a public office, becoming a notary public) restored after being released from incarceration and at the discretion of Virginia's governor. Request online, opens a new window or use the printable form, opens a new window or phone number provided at the website.
Local Voting Information
Accessible Voting
Absentee and Early Voting in Virginia
Voters have the option to vote absentee in the next election or to automatically receive an absentee ballot for all future elections.
Accessible Voter Registration Through Virginia Department of Elections
- Any person, regardless of their disability status,Β has the right to register to vote at any office or agency that provides such a service.
- A person with cognitive disabilitiesΒ can be eligible to register and vote if not adjudicated mentally incapacitated by a court of law.
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities
This document provides guidance to states, local jurisdictions, election officials, poll workers, and voters on how the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws help ensure fairness in the voting process for people with disabilities.
Casting a Ballot: Military & Overseas
If you are an absent military or overseas citizen eligible to vote in state and local elections, you may register to vote and submit an absentee ballot application electronically for a specific election or any elections up through the next year using the Department of Elections voter registration portal.
Who are my legislators?
Congress.gov
Federal legislative information on the Internet. Find out what's being considered in Congress now or in the past, text of public laws and bills, voting records, and more. Check out theΒ Help pageΒ for tips on navigatingΒ the site.
The Federal Register
The official daily publication of rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. An opportunity to keep informed about public comment deadlines as well as other public notices of the U.S.
Elected Officials
Get the names and contact information for the people who represent you on the federal, state, and local levels.
Government Departments and Agencies
Find contact information for U.S. federal government departments and agencies including websites, emails, phone numbers, and more.
Virginia Code and Laws
State legislative information.
Who's My Legislator?
Enter your street address, city, and zip to find out who represents you. Includes a handy email link to send them a message.
To keep up to date with pending elections, check out the Virginia Department of Elections' list of Candidates & Referendums, and visit the major state parties' websites listed below.
