Election Day is still three weeks away, but a critical deadline is here: Tuesday is the final day Virginians can register to vote this November.
There are several ways to register to vote in the Nov. 2 elections, according to the Virginia Department of Elections:
- Online: Using the agency’s , you can register to vote, check your registration status, find your polling place or request an absentee ballot. You’ll need a driver’s license or state ID card. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 12.
- In-person: You can apply by visiting a local registration office before 5 p.m. on Oct. 12. WTOP’s Virginia Voter Guide has specifics for local jurisdictions, as does the.
- By mail: Applications can be requested , and must be postmarked by Oct. 12. Dropping the application at the local post office ensures the application will be postmarked on time.
To register as a Virginia voter, a person must be a United States citizen, live within the state and be 18 years old by Election Day.
A person who has been convicted of a felony must have had their voting rights restored, and those who have been declared mentally incapacitated must have had the capacity restored by a court order.
Early voting began in Virginia on Sept. 17. See WTOP’s Virginia voter guide on when, where and how to vote, including other deadlines to be aware of.
