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The introvert’s guide to Virginia voting in 2025
You can always skip the lines and vote by mail—or if you prefer to vote in person, here are some tips and tricks to minimize interactions.
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The dos and don’ts of voting by mail in 2025 in Virginia
With a contentious election shaping up, we want to help you stay informed and up-to-date with accurate information. Here’s what to do and avoid doing when voting by mail this year.
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A step-by-step guide on registering to vote in Virginia in 2025
Learn how to check your voter registration status and register to vote with this simple list.
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I spent 48 hours in Roanoke: Here’s what I packed in
Roanoke’s city vibe jives well with the nature outings found minutes away from downtown.
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I’m a college student living in another state. How do I vote this year?
All registered Virginia voters have the right to vote by mail—you don’t have to provide a reason or prove that you’ll be out of town. Simply preferring to vote by mail is reason enough.
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What is an absentee ballot, and how do I get one in Virginia this year?
During the 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly, state lawmakers voted in favor of “no excuse” absentee voting. That meant Virginians could vote in-person up to 45 days before Election Day using an absentee ballot without having to first provide a reason—and those same provisions still apply today.
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‘Everybody’s getting something, except us’: VA debate over AI heats up in the Commonwealth
Two GOP bills want to ‘modernize’ the VA with blockchain and AI. But doing so could turn veterans into Big Tech’s test subjects.
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Virginia Republicans silent as Trump’s Medicaid cuts blamed for rural clinics closing
Augusta Medical Group announced it would close three rural clinics due to the impact of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
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Virginia’s new Blue Envelope Program bridges gap between drivers with autism and police
Learn how the Blue Envelope Program promotes safer, calmer interactions between drivers with autism and law enforcement.
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When cancer meets camp: How one Virginia nonprofit creates joy in hard times
Camp Fantastic, which takes place every year in Front Royal for kids who have received cancer treatment, is aptly named.

























