VIRGINIA BEACH — On Nov. 5, residents will cast their ballots in the general and special elections for State Senate, House of Delegates, Clerk of Court, Soil and Water Conservation Director, Treasurer, City Council and School Board.
For specific information, a sample ballot, and an updated list of polling locations, click here.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct 15.
The Constitution of Virginia requires that voters be registered to vote in the precinct in which they live in order to be qualified to vote.
To be eligible to vote on Nov. 5, those not registered, or any registered voter who needs to make a change to their registration address or name, must submit a voter registration application no later than close of business on Oct. 15, according to election officials. Mailed Voter Registration Applications must also be postmarked on or before Oct. 15.
Residents may register in-person at the Voter Registration & Elections office, all Virginia Beach Public Library locations, and Virginia Beach Department of Motor Vehicles offices (in conjunction with DMV transactions) during normal hours of operation. Online voter registration is also available on the Department of Elections website.
Absentee ballot applicationsmust be received by mail, email, fax, or online by 5 p.m., Oct. 29. The voted ballot must be received in our office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5.
Nov. 2, by 5 p.m. is the last day for absentee voting in-person.
Registered voters who need to vote absentee in-person may do so at the Voter Registration & Elections office beginning Friday, Sept. 20.
- Voter Registration & Elections – Municipal Center, Building 19
2449 Princess Anne Road
Sept. 20 – Nov. 1, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Saturdays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In-person absentee voting begins at five satellite locations on Monday, Oct. 21:
- Courthouse Fire Station – Municipal Center, Building 13
2461 Princess Anne Road
21 – Nov. 1, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Saturdays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Virginia Beach Community Recreation Center – Bayside
4500 First Court Road
21 – Nov. 1, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Saturdays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Virginia Beach Community Recreation Center – Great Neck
2521 Shorehaven Drive
21 – Nov. 1, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Saturdays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Virginia Beach Community Recreation Center – Seatack
141 S. Birdneck Road
21 – Nov. 1, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Saturdays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Kempsville Treasurer’s Office – Fairfield Shopping Center
5340 Fairfield Shopping Center
21 – Nov. 1, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(No Saturday hours at this location.)
Voters that do not have an acceptable form of identification may contact the Voter Registration & Elections office for a free voter photo ID.
