Vote
Watch this page for information on Democratic candidates for Governor and for our State Representative. We will post information and links for content, as soon as we know who is running.
Our next election is June 17: Primary
We will select Democratic candidates for State Attorney General and State Lieutenant Governor.
At this time there is only one Democratic candidate for Governor (Abigail Spanberger) and for State Delegate from the 68th District (Elaine Walters) . Therefore, there is no primary for either of these elections.
At this time there is only one Democratic candidate for Governor (Abigail Spanberger) and for State Delegate from the 68th District (Elaine Walters) . Therefore, there is no primary for either of these elections.
REGISTER OR UPDATE registration now to vote in the primary election.
- To register to vote, visit the Registrar's office at 10604 Buckley Hall Rd from Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. You can also register online at http://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/.
- For more information, call Mathews General Registrar at (804) 725-3200.
- Verify voter registration and make changes to residence/mailing address here.
Watch this page for information about Democratic candidates for Governor
Restoration of Voting Rights
In Virginia, an individual convicted of a felony and no longer incarcerated is eligible to apply to have his/her voting rights restored by the Governor.
Click the link below to get information about the restoration of rights process and to apply to have your voting restored.
Click the link below to get information about the restoration of rights process and to apply to have your voting restored.
What to Know When You Vote in Virginia
Acceptable forms of Voter Identification
Voter confirmation documents
Virginia DMV-issued driver's license or ID card (current or expired)
U.S. passport (valid)
Employer-issued photo ID (valid)
Student ID issued by Virginia college/university/high school (valid)
Student photo ID issued by U.S. college/university (valid)
Other U.S. or Virginia government issued ID
U.S. Military ID (valid)
Virginia Voter Photo ID Card
Original Copy of any current utility bill, bank statement, government check, pay check, or other government documents with your name and address (within the past 12 months)
Virginia DMV-issued driver's license or ID card (current or expired)
U.S. passport (valid)
Employer-issued photo ID (valid)
Student ID issued by Virginia college/university/high school (valid)
Student photo ID issued by U.S. college/university (valid)
Other U.S. or Virginia government issued ID
U.S. Military ID (valid)
Virginia Voter Photo ID Card
Original Copy of any current utility bill, bank statement, government check, pay check, or other government documents with your name and address (within the past 12 months)
Know Your Rights
Ask for a new ballot if you want to change your vote before you cast it
Vote a provisional ballot if your name doesn't appear on the voter list or you forgot to bring an acceptable ID (and don't want to sign an ID confirmation statement)
Vote if you are in line by 7 pm on Election Day when the polls close.
Vote a provisional ballot if your name doesn't appear on the voter list or you forgot to bring an acceptable ID (and don't want to sign an ID confirmation statement)
Vote if you are in line by 7 pm on Election Day when the polls close.
Accessible Voting
If you are 65 or over, or have a disability, you may vote from your vehicle. Look for the curbside voting instructions on how to alert staff you would like assistance at your precinct on election day or at early voting locations
You may bring someone with you who can assist you with voting
You can get help reading or writing from an election officer or from your own assistant
If you are blind, have low vision, or have impaired manual dexterity, you may vote an absentee ballot using an electronic ballot marking tool.
You may bring someone with you who can assist you with voting
You can get help reading or writing from an election officer or from your own assistant
If you are blind, have low vision, or have impaired manual dexterity, you may vote an absentee ballot using an electronic ballot marking tool.