VOTING IN VIRGINIA

November 2020 Presidential Election

COVID-19 has disrupted every part of society for the foreseeable future, including our elections. No matter what is happening with this pandemic, November 3 will be Election Day in America.

Voting by mail is the safest and most secure way to cast your vote without putting yourself or anyone else at risk. If we have to vote early, vote by mail, or stand in line wearing masks, we will make our voices heard on Election Day.

Register To Vote

Are you eligible?

If you:

  1. have US citizenship
  2. are a resident of Virginia
  3. will be 18 years of age on November 3, 2020

you are eligible to register to vote.

Have you registered?

If you’re already registered to vote, double-check to make sure that all your information is accurate.

If you’re not already registered, you can register online until October 13.

Was your application processed?

Once you have submitted your registration form, you will receive a notification in the mail confirming your registration status. 

If you do not receive one, contact your local Registrar’s Office to make sure that your application has been processed. You can also check for your voter record online here.

How To Vote

Make sure your vote-by-mail ballot is counted this November!

1. Apply for your absentee ballot online here if you have a Virginia driver’s license or state ID.

2. Follow all instructions to fill out your ballot accurately.

3. Return your ballot to secure drop-boxes at local precincts and satellite locations. You can also drop off your ballot at your local registrar by 7PM on Election Day (November 3).

REMINDERS:

    • Any registered voter may vote absentee for any reason.
    • There is no witness signature required for absentee ballots this year.
    • Mail-in ballots will have pre-paid postage this year.
    • All mail-in ballots are trackable. Track your ballot at nakasec.org/vote.
    • Request and return your ballot as soon as possible to avoid mail delays!

Vote early in-person to avoid the long lines and crowds on Election Day!

1. Visit your local registrar’s office or a satellite voting location from 9/18 – 10/31.

2. Bring an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID confirmation statement.

    • As of July 1 2020, you DO NOT need a photo ID to vote in Virginia. You will need to show one form of identification, including any government document that shows your name and address, or a bank statement, utility bill, or paycheck.
    • Find a complete list of acceptable IDs here.

You can still vote if you get to your polling place without an acceptable ID by signing an ID statement affirming your identity.

REMINDER: You do not need to have a reason or fill out an application to vote early in-person.

1. Visit your polling location on Tuesday, November 3, between 6 am and 7pm.

2. Bring an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID confirmation statement.

    • As of July 1 2020, you DO NOT need a photo ID to vote in Virginia. You will need to show one form of identification, including any government document that shows your name and address, or a bank statement, utility bill, or paycheck.
    • Find a complete list of acceptable IDs here.

You can still vote if you get to your polling place without an acceptable ID by signing an ID statement affirming your identity.

Dates & Deadlines

9.18

First day of early voting in-person

10.13

Deadline to register to vote

10.23

Deadline to request absentee ballot by mail, fax, or email

10.31

Last day for early voting in-person

11.3

Election Day; all mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your local registrar’s office by 12pm on Fri, Nov. 6

Voter Educational Materials

Questions?

Have questions or need help voting? Call the following hotlines:

Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, & Bengali: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)

Get Involved

Interested in promoting civic engagement in your community? Email Jasmine Wung at jwung@nakasec.org!

We’re in need of volunteers for the following activities:

Phonebanking

Election protection poll monitoring

Texting