To vote in Virginia, start by confirming your registration and locating your exact polling place for Election Day, since polling locations are assigned by precinct and can vary by address. You can find your polling place and voting options through official Virginia election resources or your local election office.
Where to check and how to vote
- Virginia Department of Elections: Use the official polling place lookup to find your designated Election Day polling location and ballot information for your jurisdiction; you’ll need your home address to get precise results.
- Your local county or city elections office: Many jurisdictions publish detailed guides for Election Day, including hours, in-person voting locations, and any early voting options. For example, Fairfax County provides a guide with polling hours and instructions to check registration and polling place before you go.
- Early voting or mail options: If you anticipate travel or scheduling conflicts, Virginia offers early in-person voting in each locality and absentee voting by mail; check the official site for deadlines and requirements specific to your jurisdiction.
What you’ll need
- Your current address to locate your polling place.
- A valid form of identification if your locality requires it (policies vary by jurisdiction; the official portal will specify).
Step-by-step quick guide
- Visit the Virginia Department of Elections polling place lookup and enter your full address to find your Election Day location and ballot details.
- Verify your registration status and polling place through your local election office or your jurisdiction’s page (e.g., Fairfax County’s guide or your county’s election page).
- On Election Day, go to your assigned polling place by 7:00 PM (lines in progress up to closing time are allowed to continue voting) and follow the poll worker instructions to cast your ballot.
If you’d like, share your city or county in Virginia, and the exact date of the election you’re voting in, and I can point you to the most specific official page for your polling place and ballot details.
