The essential part of a healthy democracy is an informed and engaged electorate. Learn about the issues, and research the candidates and the policies that they support. Then register to vote and of course be sure to vote on election day.  

Before you can vote you must be registered. If you have not voted in some time or are not sure you  that are registered you should confirm your registration status. It is important to know that the registration deadline this year for the State Elections in November it is Monday, October 16, 2023. You can confirm, register, and get more information on voting and voter registration on our state’s Virginia Department of Elections website.

Or you can confirm registration status or register at our local registrar office.

Lastly you need to vote and make your voice heard.  

Some important changes since COVID-19. 

It is now the law that you no longer need an excuse to apply for an absentee ballot. Your request for your ballot must received by the Registrar by 5:00 PM Friday, October 27, 2023.

Be sure that your vote counts, vote early!  With the recent changes to the US Postal service it is advisable not to wait to the last minute.

You can vote early in person at the registrar’s office beginning 45 days before Election Day Friday September 22, 2023 and ending the Saturday before Election Day November 4, 2023.  Normal hours Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and the last two Saturdays October 28th and November 4th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

 Voting at the polls on election day will be on Tuesday November 7, 2023 from 6:00am to 7:00pm. To find you polling place you can call the Registrar's office listed above, or view the map on the Appomattox County website, or lastly at the Virginia Department of Elections website.

If you are writing in a candidate for an office you must also fill in the oval as well as writing the name for your vote to be counted!