Virginia
Population
8,535,519
Voting-Age Pop.
6,096,244
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 13, 2020
The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Oct 13.
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingYes
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Same-Day RegistrationNo
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ID RequiredYes
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
You do not have to have a reason to vote by mail.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
Can you vote early in this state?
You can vote early at your local registrar’s office beginning 45 days before Election Day and ending the Saturday before Election Day. You do not have to have a reason or fill out an application to vote early. You must provide your name and address and show an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID confirmation statement.
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Oct 13.
Voter ID Requirements
Is an ID required to vote?
If you get to your polling place without acceptable ID, you can sign an ID statement affirming your identity and you will be able to vote a regular ballot. If you do not sign an ID statement to affirm your identity you may vote a provisional ballot. You will be provided instructions to ensure your vote will count.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - elections.virginia.gov
Federal
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US Passport
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Other US Government-Issued Photo ID
State
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Virginia Driver’s License
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Virginia DMV-issued Photo ID
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Other Virginia Government-Issued Photo ID
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Virginia Voter Photo ID card
Other
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Employer-Issued Photo ID
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Student ID
Issued by any community college or university located in the United States
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Tribal Enrollment or Other Tribal Photo ID
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Copy of Current Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Government Check, Paycheck or Other Government Document
Containing the name and address of the voter
Additional Voting Resources
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Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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