Voting Answers
The Virginia Statewide General Elections will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2022.
Visit www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/ to find your polling place and get more information about casting your ballot.
Go to www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/, opens a new window to update your Virginia voter registration, apply to vote absentee, view your polling place, and voting history.
- In-person early voting at Registrar's office: Friday, September 23, 2022
- Deadline to register to vote: October 17, 2022
- Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot: October 28, 2022
- Early voting: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- The last day of in-person early voting: Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 5:00 p.m
Helpful Voting Links
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 subsequent to 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. 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.
Voter Registration and Election Information for:
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 the Help page for tips on navigating 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.
Government Agencies and Elected Officials
Find out who represents you and who is in charge of programs in agencies.
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.
Pending Election Information
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.
Voting for Kids
The Presidential Election: How It Works
CRRL Grow a Reader: Picture Books About Voting
Voting For Children
Help your children understand the Presidential Election with this easy-to-read blog post and book suggestions.
