{"id":351539,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/virginia-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T19:11:05","slug":"virginia-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/virginia-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Virginia Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    To vote in Virginia, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and a resident of the state. Virginia offers same-day registration<\/span>, mail-in ballots for all voters, and early in-person<\/span> voting. Certain circumstances, such as a past felony conviction, may affect your eligibility<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Welcome to FindLaw\u2019s Virginia Voting Guide, which provides answers to election information questions. Learn about voter eligibility<\/span>, the voter registration<\/span> process and deadlines, what you may need to bring to the polls for identification, absentee voting<\/span>, and special accommodations for voters with disabilities.<\/p>\n

    If you have questions about your voting rights<\/span> or believe they have been violated, a Virginia\u00a0civil rights<\/span> attorney<\/a>\u00a0can explain how the law applies to your situation.<\/p>\n

    Who Is Eligible To Vote in Virginia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    You can vote in Virginia if you meet these requirements:<\/p>\n