Got questions about voting? Great! We’ve got answers.
Look through the list below, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know.
When is the next general election?
The next general election is 4 November 2025. The primary will be on 17 June 2025 and the list of races will be posted the week of April 14, 2025.
I’m registered to vote. Am I registered to vote? I think I’m registered to vote.
Make sure right now. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections’s Citizen Portal. (Bookmark that link. We’ll be referring back to it a lot.) It’ll tell you your current registration status, and if you or anyone you know need to register, you can take care of it right there online.
How do I know that this election is safe, and that my vote will get counted?
Learn about the many, many, many layers of security that help the Department of Elections’ nonpartisan and bipartisan officials work together to defend our democracy.
What do I need to bring when I vote in person?
Virginia Law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of Identification at the polls. This includes:
- Virginia driver’s license
- Voter confirmation documents you received after you registered to vote
- United States passport
- Employer-issued photo ID
- ID card issued by the US, Virginia, or a local Virginia government
- Student photo ID issued by a U.S. school of higher education or a public or private high school in Virginia
- Virginia Voter Photo ID card
- Current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document with your name and address
Voters without acceptable ID must sign an ID confirmation statement or vote a provisional ballot.
Can I vote by mail?
Yes! Here is some information that will help you apply to vote by mail.