How to Register and Cast Your Vote: A Comprehensive Guide for Voters
Discover the step-by-step process to register and cast your vote in the upcoming election. From registering online or by mail to researching your ballot and finally casting your vote either in person on Election Day or through an absentee ballot, this guide provides all the information you need to participate in the democratic process. Learn about voter deadlines, resources to understand what's on your ballot, and find essential voting information to make an informed decision.
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VOTING: HOW TO REGISTER AND CAST YOUR VOTE
VOTING OVERVIEW 1)Register 2)Research your ballot 3)Cast your vote!
STEP ONE: REGISTER How long does it take to register?
How to Register Register to vote online at vote.virginia.gov You will need your social security number Register by mail Download a paper form from vote.virginia.gov
About the next election Election Date Election Date Locality and office / Issue Locality and office / Issue Voter Deadlines Voter Deadlines Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m. 11/5/19 November General and Special Elections November General and Special Elections Current list of Special Elections in November Deadline to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, November 2, 2019
STEP TWO: WHAT S ON YOUR BALLOT?
Whats on your ballot? See PVCC s Non-partisan Voter Guide Released at the end of October every year
There are other resources to help you figure out what is on your ballot! One resource is BallotReady digital nonpartisan voter guide for every race and referendum every race and referendum with a mission to make it easy to cast an informed vote every election. Another is Ballotpedia Ballotpedia Both websites allow you to search candidate positions, save your picks, and print/send to your e-mail. BallotReady: : a
STEP THREE: CAST YOUR VOTE!
How to vote You can vote: You can vote: In Person on Election Day In Person on Election Day Or by Absentee ballot Or by Absentee ballot Information about where to vote, poll hours, and Information about where to vote, poll hours, and Voter id, and absentee voting can be found at: Voter id, and absentee voting can be found at: www.vote.virginia.gov www.vote.virginia.gov
Encounter Encounter any issues any issues voting? voting? There are There are hotlines to hotlines to support you. support you.
More resources: All In to Vote: an all-in-one, nonpartisan, online resource that educates students on how to register, how to be prepared, and how to vote. Students take a pledge to vote and then follow the step-by-step guide to following through on their intention to cast a ballot. Campus Vote Project: state-specific guides to help students understand how to register and cast a ballot in their school or home community.
