Elections
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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 Virginia first-timer’s guide to voting in 2025
Whether you’re freshly 18, a new US citizen, or simply registered to vote for the first time, it’s important to know what you need and what to do before you get in line.
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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’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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Here’s how to cast a Virginia ballot on Election Day
Voting in person on Election Day requires a bit of planning—so we’ve rounded up the facts you need to be informed.
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Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor race
The Virginia state senator will face Republican nominee John Reid in the general election this fall.
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Jay Jones projected to win Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general
The former state delegate will now face Republican incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares in November’s general election.
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Youngkin advisor hits back at Republican LG nominee over extortion claims
An advisor to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is hitting back at the GOP’s nominee for lieutenant governor, John Reid, in the escalating dispute over whether a series of lewd online posts are actually tied to Reid.
