Voting in VA
How old must you be by Election Day to vote in Virginia?
18 years old
You moved to a new address. What should you do before voting?
Update your voter registration with your new address.
Name two things a first-time voter should check/prepare before Election Day.
Registration status, polling place, polling hours, acceptable ID, sample ballot, or transportation plan.
What are the three main ways a Virginia voter can cast a ballot?
Election Day voting, early in-person voting, or absentee/by-mail voting.
A student lives in a Virginia Tech dorm and is completing voter-registration or absentee information. What extra address detail should they make sure to include?
Their correct residence hall street address and room number.
When is the Virginia's 2026 General Election?
Tuesday, November 3.
True or False: Virginia requires voters to give a reason or excuse to vote early.
False.
What is the last day of early in-person voting for the November 2026 election?
October 31, 2026.
What is an absentee ballot?
A method of voting besides in person on Election Day and is usually submitted by mail.
What should you check before Election Day if you're unsure where you're supposed to vote?
Your assigned polling location.
True or False: A Virginia Tech student can use a valid Hokie Passport as an acceptable form of voter ID in Virginia.
True!
What time do Virginia polls close on Election Day?
7:00 PM.
Where is the Election Day polling place for students registered at the on-campus precinct?
Squires!
What is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for the November election?
October 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
After the regular registration deadline, where must a Same Day Registration voter go on Election Day?
The polling place for the precinct where they reside.
True or False: A college student living in Virginia can register using their campus or apartment address if eligible.
True
If you're already standing in line when the polls close at 7 PM, should you leave?
No! Stay in line because you can still vote.
Where can Montgomery County voters vote early in person?
Montgomery County Office of Elections.
You're registered to vote at your hometown address but are staying at Virginia Tech on Election Day. Can you simply vote at the on-campus precinct instead?
No. You vote according to your registration/polling location unless you update your registration.
When does early in-person voting begin for the November 2026 General Election?
September 18.
What happens if an eligible Virginia voter misses the regular voter-registration deadline?
They may use Same Day Registration and cast a provisional ballot.
What is a provisional ballot?
A ballot that must be reviewed before it can be counted, rather than being processed as a regular ballot when it is cast.
What is the voter registration deadline?
October 23rd.
Name three forms of identification listed in the Hokies Vote binder that can be accepted for voting in Virginia.
Hokie P, driver's license, Virginia ID, U.S. passport/passport card, military ID, tribal ID, employee ID, or qualifying documents such as a current utility bill/bank statement.
True or False: If you miss Virginia’s regular voter registration deadline, you can no longer vote in that election.
False. Eligible voters can use Same Day Registration and vote a provisional ballot after the regular deadline, including on Election Day!