Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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You must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Virginia, and be 18 years of age by the next general election. You must have had your rights restored if you have ever been convicted of a felony or have been judged mentally incapacitated in a Circuit Court.Elections
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Register at DMV, the Office of Voter Registration, Department of Social Services and other state agencies. Register online at elections.virginia.gov or print and complete a Virginia Voter Registration Application Form and mail to 300 Lee Street, Suite 101, Bristol, VA 24201.
Applications are also available at the Bristol Public Library.
To request an application be mailed to you, please call (276) 645-7318.
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General elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday every November. Local government elections for City Council and School Board are held on the first Tuesday in May of even-numbered years. Visit this website or consult the local news media outlets for further information on special elections and primaries.
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Virginia law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of ID when voting in person. Voters arriving at the polls without an acceptable form of ID will be required to either sign an ID Confirmation Statement or vote a provisional ballot.
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Absentee voting begins 45 days before a general or primary election for eligible voters. If you are unable to go to the polls on Election Day, you may qualify to vote an absentee ballot either in person at the office or by mail. Voters who have a disability, active duty military personnel and family, students attending college away from home or being out of town are just a few of the accepted reasons. Visit the Virginia Department of Elections website or call your local voter registration office for a full list.
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Voting precincts are open from 6:00 am until 7:00 pm.