Vote! Here's how to vote early

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From Register to vote by October 12th, and make sure your vote is counted this fall!:

On November 2nd, Virginia will elect a Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates, and local officials. These people have a huge impact on your life, so make sure you register and vote!

To vote in this election, you must register to vote by October 12th. You can register, update your registration, and check your registration here.

Early voting runs from September 17th until October 30th, and takes place at local voter registration offices in each of Virginia’s counties and independent cities. Counties may offer additional early voting locations - check their websites for details. If you prefer to vote on Election Day, November 2nd, polls are open from 6am to 7pm, and you can find your polling location here.

You can request an absentee ballot here if you wish to vote by mail for any reason. Ballots must be received by November 2nd to be counted, so send yours back as soon as possible! You can also return your absentee ballot in-person to your local voter registration office by November 2nd. Some counties and cities also offer dropboxes, so check their website when you get your absentee ballot (they will be mailed out in mid-September).

If you mail your absentee ballot, you can track it here.