The long and winding road to Election Day is finally upon us. Even though a substantial number of voters have already gone to the polls, expect heavy turnout tomorrow.
Below, find all the information you will need to go to the polls in the following categories:
Voter Information | What Time Do the Polls Open and Close? | What’s My Voting District? | Where’s My Polling Place? | What Types of ID Do I Need to Bring? | How Do I File a Complaint? | What Are the Prohibited Activities at a Polling Site? | The Candidates | Recent Election Articles
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Voter Information
What Time Do the Polls Open and Close?
The polls open at 6 AM and close at 7 PM. Anyone in line at 7 PM will be allowed to vote.
What’s My Voting District?
Virginia underwent redistricting in 2023, and the process has left many voters with questions about their district. The Virginia Department of Elections maintains a clickable map that makes it easy to quickly identify the voting districts throughout the commonwealth.
Where’s My Polling Place?
The Virginia Department of Elections maintains a page that allows each voter to find the district they’re registered in. This site also allows voters to apply for an absentee ballot, update their address, and check their voting histories.
What Types of ID Do I Need to Bring?
Voters must show an acceptable form of ID to vote. The complete list of acceptable IDs can be found here.
Should you forget your ID, the Virginia Department of Elections writes that “you can sign an ID Confirmation Statement or vote a provisional ballot. You will need to submit a copy of a valid ID by 12:00 noon the Friday after the election. You will be given instructions on what to do so your vote can count.”
How Do I File a Complaint?
The following information about filing a complaint comes from the Virginia Department of Elections website.
If you have a complaint related to your registration or voting experience, the law provides several options for you to take action.
- Send a letter to the Virginia Department of Elections.
Address: Virginia Department of Elections
1100 Bank Street, First Floor
Richmond, VA 23219 - Go to: www.elections.virginia.gov/voter-complaints and file an informal complaint form online.
- Send an email to [email protected].
Be sure to provide as much information as you can in the complaint. The complaint will be sent to the Department of Elections, and to your general registrar.
What Are the Prohibited Activities at a Polling Site?
To see a complete list of prohibited activities at a polling site, see Virginia Code § 24.2-604. Polling places; prohibited activities; prohibited area; penalties.
Local Election Offices
- Caroline County Department of Elections
- Fredericksburg Office of Voter Registration and Elections
- King Geoge County Department of Elections
- Spotsylvania County Department of Elections
- Stafford County Department of Elections
The Candidates
PRESIDENT
Kamala Harris (D) – Campaign Website
Donald Trump (R) – Campaign Website
Jill E. Stein (Green) – Campaign Website
Chase R. Oliver (Libertarian) – Campaign Website
Claudia De la Cruz (Party for Socialism and Liberation) – Campaign Website
Cornel R. West (Independent) – Campaign Website
U.S. SENATE
Hung Cao (R) – Campaign Website
Tim Kaine (D) – Campaign Website
U.S. HOUSE
Derrick Anderson (R) – Campaign Website – Interview and Podcast coming late September
Eugene Vindman (D) – Campaign Website – Interview and Podcast coming late September
Recent Election Articles
- The FXBG Advance Interview with Eugene Vindman
- Candidates in the 7th District Congressional race Spar over Abortion and the economy
- New Dominion Podcast – Derrick Anderson (Republican Candidate for the 7th Congressional District.
- ANALYSIS: Are Candidates Trading Shoe Leather for Online Ads?
- ANALYSIS: District 7 Has Become Pricey – by Martin Davis
- ANALYSIS: Is the Tide Turning on Nationalized Congressional Elections?
- The Game Is On … – by Martin Davis
Local Obituaries
To view local obituaries or to send a note to family and loved ones, please visit the link that follows.
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