ALL POLLING LOCATIONS ARE OPEN ON ELECTION DAY(S) - 6AM TO 7PM.
Bring your valid ID.
Vote at your PRECINCT on Election Day.
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/
The Director of Elections / General Registrar provides all eligible citizens convenient access for voter registration, maintains 101,500 voter records and other election-related data accurately, organizes and oversees voter registration opportunities, recruits and trains Election Officials, conducts locality absentee/early voting, manages new candidate qualifications with campaign finance and supervises primary, special and general election polling precincts for local, state and federal elections.
The Director and staff are committed to providing each citizen of our County the opportunity to exercise his or her right to vote in an efficient and equitable manner in accordance with the Constitutions of the United States and Commonwealth of Virginia and the Code of Virginia. Staff strive to manage effective elections while protecting the integrity of the democratic process and remaining transparent.
Our next Election will be the November 5th Presidential Election. Read below for details, deadlines and sample ballots (Coming SOON!)
Voter Registration
A person may register to vote online through the Department of Elections websiteor the DMV website. Applications submitted online to the Department of Elections can be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on the final day of registration preceding an election. To complete the application process and sign the application electronically, the applicant must have a driver's license or identification issued by the DMV.
- If you would like to register to vote by downloading the form, please click here for an Application to Register.
- To verify your registration status or look up your district information: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation or call 540-507-7380.
- Feel free to call our office at 540-507-7380, or email at: [emailprotected].
- If you or your group would like to train (per the State) to hold a voter registration drive, here is the link: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/registration-drives/
Resources for Voters
- Stay tuned to this website, The Free Lance Star and our Facebook page, Spotsylvania Votes for election deadlines and information.
- On ELECTION DAY -you vote at your precinct. (NOT the Office of Elections).
- KEEP SCROLLING for more election news, early voting and Electoral Board meeting information and upcoming deadlines.
- VOTING MACHINES in Spotsylvania County:https://www.essvote.com/
- Our County utilizes the ES&S brand voting machines and scanners launched in the 11/2023 election. Find more information/facts here: https://www.essvote.com/faqs//DocumentCenter/View/25970
Are you Voter Ready?
Step 1: Check and / or update your voter registration.- Step 2: Ensure you have the required voter ID.
- Step 3: Make a plan to vote! What are your options? Virginia gives you 45 days to cast your ballot!
Step 1: - Early - In-Person Voting
- In-person Early Voting location for the Nov. 5th General Election will be posted upon approval - not at the Office of Elections.
- Early - Vote by Mail (Absentee)
- Voting on Election Day at your assigned precinct
Early Voting Information
- The Early Voting locationfor the Nov. 5th Presidential General Election will be located at Lee Hill 1 Building - 10300 Spotsylvania Ave, Suite 101, 22408.
- Click HERE to look up the directions. (enter your starting point)
- Postcards will be mailed to households this summer with all your voting needs! Deadlines, links, locations and contact information will be included. One-stop shopping for upcoming Election News!
- Click HERE for more information on Same Day Registration.
- Voter ID Laws - please be aware of Virginia's voter identification laws, effective January 1, 2022. <
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES AND DEADLINES:
Voting Deadlines
Nov. 5th Presidential Election
Early Voting Begins September 20 Deadline to register or make changes October 15 Deadline to request a ballot mailed October 25 Two Saturdays open for Early Voting October 26 & November 2 EARLY VOTING ENDS November 2 (at 5pm) ON ELECTION DAY VOTE AT YOUR PRECINCT
SAMPLE BALLOTS (will be posted upon State approval)
Voter and Citizen Information (Electoral Board Meetings, FYI's)
The next Electoral Board meetingwill be July 29th at 8:30.Meetings are held at the Office of Elections - 4708 Southpoint Parkway, 22407.
On Election Day - you vote at your precinctwhere you are registered to vote: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/
- Office of Elections will follow County inclement weather plans.
- If you receive a registration or absentee application in the mail from the Voter Participation Center (VPC) -OR - The Center for Voter Information (CVI) indicating you are not registered to vote, you may confirm your registration information through the Virginia Department of Elections HERE.
Complaints for the Voter Participation Center can be directed to: 877-255-6750
Complaints for The Center for Voter Information can be directed to: 202-766-6575.
- State Party Information:
DEMOCRATIC PARTY INFORMATION: https://vademocrats.org/
REPUBLICAN PARTY INFORMATION: https://virginia.gop/
Call our office for local party chairman information: 540-507-7380
We want you....to serve as a County Election Official! (Click here)
We want you....to serve as a County Election Official! Election Staff
Deputy Director of Elections / Vote by Mail Liaison
Christina Johnson is accountable for all aspects of absentee - Vote by Mail operations: applications, processing, auditing, etc. She also supervises Campaign Finance reporting and directly supports the Director of Elections. Contact Christina.
Election Operations Manager
Valerie Sorensen is responsible for handling Oaths and paperwork for all election officials, scheduling officials for precincts, voter eligibility and record maintenance. Contact Valerie.
Election Operations Administrator
Chelsea LeViner programs and maintains our voting machines, laptops and e-poll pads used as pollbooks for our elections and administers operations management of early voting . Contact Chelsea.
Election Services Specialist
Regan Halkyard plans and coordinates elections with contacts from schools, private entities and County buildings used as precincts on all Election Days. She also supports the Deputy Director with Vote by Mail administration. Contact Regan.
Assistant Registrar
Kelley Ooten, an experienced election official and voting machine technician, serves as our PT Assistant Registrar. She assists the department with all voting activities, updates records and supports the Election Operations Administrator with maintaining our voting machine management. Contact Kelley.
