Who can vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
Any registered voter who is at least the age of 18 years old. A registered voter must be a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the Commonwealth.

Who can not vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
People under the age of eighteen, those who are not a U.S. Citizen, those who are not a resident of the Commonwealth, those who have been convicted of a felony and those persons found mentally incompetent may not vote.

I'm will be eighteen by election time, can I register to vote?
If you will be eighteen at the next general election, you may register in advance and may also vote in any intervening primary or special election.

Where can I register to vote?
You can register in any voters registrar's office in the Commonwealth of Virginia. You may also register at the offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles, when you renew or apply for a Virginia drivers license or identification card.
 
 
 

When can I register?
You can register at anytime throughout the year. To vote in a general or primary election, you must register at least 29 days before the election. To vote in a special election, you must register at least 14 days before the election.

Can I register by mail?
Yes, you can register by mailing in the postcard registration application, available at most public libraries and information centers.

Do I have to state my political party preference?
No, Virginia does not have registration by political party.

Do I have to register for each election?
No, your registration remains valid unless you change your address.

Where do I vote?
Your local registrar will send you a voter information card. The card will tell you the name of your precinct and where you will  vote. You must always vote in the precinct in which you live. Your voter card also contains the Senatorial, House of Delegates, and Congressional district numbers of your area. You can also use the Virginia State Board of Elections online find your polling place.

When are the voting polls open?

The polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. each Election Day. If you are waiting in line when the polls close, you will be allowed to vote.

What district do I live in?
Communities, counties and cities are usually broken up into districts. Vote-Smart has an online district locator. Use the locator to find which districts you live in.