Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What information do I need to register?
  2. Do I have to register with my political party preference?
  3. Do I have to register for each election?
  4. What should I do if I move or change my name after I register?
  5. Can I transfer my registration from another state to Virginia?
  6. Where will I vote?
  7. Can I change my polling place? I have to vote several blocks away, but other people vote at a location closer to my house.
  8. When do the polls open and close?
  9. Do I have to show identification to vote?
  10. Do I have to show identification to register to vote?
  11. When are general elections?
  12. What is a party primary?
  13. Can anyone vote in primary elections?
  14. What is a special election?
  15. What do I do if I'm not able to go to the polls on Election Day?
  16. When can I apply for an absentee ballot?
  17. How do I get a ballot mailed to me?
  18. When will I receive my ballot?
  19. How do I mark and return the ballot?
  20. How does Absentee and Early Voting Work?
  21. What if I am hospitalized or called out of town before the election but after the absentee ballot deadline?
  22. What if I am living overseas?
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