GENERAL INFORMATION
The next election in the City of Richmond will be a general election held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Offices on
the ballot will be U.S. President/Vice-President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives–4th District, Mayor, City
Council, School Board and two Constitutional Amendments.
KEY DATES
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September 18, 2020 – No excuse absentee voting begins for both in-person and through the mail.
See
“Voter At the Polls”
for locations, dates and times for no excuse in person
absentee voting
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October 13, 2020 – Deadline to register to vote or update your registration
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October 23, 2020 5:00 PM – Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail
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October 24, 2020 – No excuse absentee voting available at satellite centers as well as the main office
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October 31, 2020 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Last day to vote in person before Election Day
(with limited exceptions)
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November 3, 2020 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM – Polls are open
ELECTION FAQ'S
Information about offices, candidates and questions is posted on the Virginia Department of Election’s website
www.elections.virginia.gov.
Click
here
to view Sample Ballots for these elections.
General Election Days are always on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Primary election days – if
called – are held the third Tuesday in June. Presidential primary elections are on the first Tuesday in March.
If you need help or make a mistake on your ballot and need another one, just ask an Election Officer. They are there
to help.
You must vote in the precinct in which you are registered. Check your registration and precinct at
www.elections.virginia.gov.
It is important to keep your voter registration up to date. If you move and do not update your registration, it might
affect your eligibility to vote.
ID REQUIREMENT
NOTE: Virginia’s voter identification laws have changed.
All voters must provide an acceptable form of identification
when voting in person. Those who do not have an acceptable ID must either complete an ID Confirmation Statement
or vote a provisional ballot. This requirement applies to both in person absentee voting before Election Day as well as
Election Day voting. In addition to photo ID, acceptable forms of ID now include a current utility bill, bank statement,
government check, paycheck, or other government document with the voter’s name and address. For details on
acceptable ID’s please visit
www.elections.virginia.gov
ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION
Voters who have a valid Virginia driver's license or other DMV ID can now register to vote or update their voter
registration directly online at
www.elections.virginia.gov.
Paper applications are available online at
www.elections.virginia.gov,
at all City libraries and post offices, Virginia DMV offices and all Virginia Voter registration
offices. See the
links
under the
"Voter Registration"
tab for more information.
TEN YEAR ELECTION SCHEDULE
Click here
to view a schedule of elections through November 2027.
Keeping Citizens Informed!