NORFOLK, Va. — Author's note: The video above is on file from Sept. 28, 2021.
The Virginia Department of Elections is reminding people that Tuesday, Oct. 12 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 2 elections.
The Commonwealth has several races on the ballot, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates and some local offices. You can register to vote online or at your local voter registration office.
Click here to see if there are any races coming up for elected positions in your city or county.
“Online voter registration makes voting more accessible for residents of Virginia,” said Christopher Piper, Virginia’s commissioner of elections. "The Virginia Department of Elections is committed to making voting as accessible and secure as possible."
In-person applications have to be submitted by 5 p.m. on Oct. 12, while online applications have to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. that day. If you're applying by mail, the application has to be postmarked by that day.
According to the Department of Elections, you can check or update registration information at the Online Citizen Portal. People who are registered can use that website to preview their ballot and request an absentee ballot.
If you want to register to vote in Virginia, there are several requirements you'll need to meet:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Virginia
- Be at least 18 years old by the upcoming election
- Have had voting rights restored if convicted of a felony
- Have had the capacity restored by court order if declared mentally incapacitated
For you're looking for more information about voting in the upcoming Virginia elections, visit the Department of Elections website or call 800-552-9745.