VIRGINIA BEACH – The next general election in Virginia is less than two months away.
Do you need to register to vote or get an absentee ballot for the Nov. 7 election?
Virginia Beach residents can register to vote online or in person at the Voter Registration & Elections office. Residents can also register at any Virginia Beach Public Library location and Department of Motor Vehicles offices in conjunction with DMV transactions.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 16.
All absentee ballots must be received by mail, email, fax or online by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Residents can vote absentee in person through Saturday, Nov. 4 at these three locations:
- Voter Registration & Elections – Bldg. 14 at the Municipal Center
2449 Princess Anne Road, 23456
Sept. 22 – Nov. 4, 2017, Mon. – Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Saturdays, Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Virginia Beach Community Recreation Center – Bayside
4500 First Court Road, 23455
Oct. 23 – Nov. 3, 2017, Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
and Saturdays, Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Virginia Beach Community Recreation Center – Great Neck
2521 Shorehaven Drive, 23454
Oct. 23 – Nov. 3, 2017, Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
and Saturdays, Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
During the November general election, residents will elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, House of Delegates representatives, Commonwealth’s Attorney, sheriff, commissioner of revenue and treasurer.
Sample ballots and polling locations can be found online.
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