We have provided step-by-step instructions with hyperlinks to help residents of Hampton Roads to vote safely and securely.  Virginia has both Early In-Person and Mail-In Ballot voting options which you may choose to use.

Want to avoid anticipated long lines on November 3rd?  In Person Voting Starts September 18

How to Vote

1. FIRST ENSURE YOUR REGISTRATION IS UP-TO-DATE and REGISTER, IF NEEDED 
   Registration Deadline is October 13th
   
     Check Your Registration Status Online 
   
   

2. DECIDE IF YOU WILL VOTE IN-PERSON OR BY MAIL AND CAST YOUR VOTE.
   
   

3. YOU MAY VOTE EARLY AND YOU MAY VOTE IN-PERSON.

A. Vote Early In-Person:

Starting September 18 through October 31, at your Registrar’s Office.
Registration Deadline is October 13th

Download a list (PDF) of Hampton Roads Registrar office addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation:

  Early In-Person Voting in Hampton Roads

You may also find this information online by clicking here.

B. Vote by Mail Absentee Ballot:

This Absentee Ballot can be requested now, and no excuse is needed.
Deadline to request Ballot is October 23rd.

1. Absentee Ballots will be mailed out beginning September 18th.

2. After receiving the Absentee Ballot you still have the option to Vote In-Person by taking the unopened Ballot to your Registrar’s Office and surrendering it.

3. Otherwise, you may carefully fill it out and mail it by October 15th or you may deliver it in person at your local Voter Registrar’s office by October 31^st.

You can check the status of your Absentee Ballot by clicking here.

C. Vote on Election Day In-Person:

Tuesday, November 3rd at your designated Polling Place.  
Registration Deadline is October 13th

You may find your specific polling place information on the official Citizen Portal from the Virginia Department of Elections website.

  Find Your Polling Place Online  

2020 General Election Candidates for Hampton Roads

The Candidates you may see on your ballot for Hampton Roads are listed below.  Remember, you may also write-in a candidate of your choice.

Reminder: Even if you voted for a candidate in a Primary you are not required to vote for the same candidate in the General Election.

President and Vice President of the United States:

• Republican Party: *Donald J. Trump / *Mike Pence

• Democrat Party: Joe Biden / Kamala Harris

• Libertarian Party: Jo Jorgensen / Spike Cohen

United States Senate (Virginia)

• Republican Party: Daniel Gade

• Democrat Party: *Mark Warner

United States House of Representatives (Hampton Roads)

Congressional District VA-02:

• Republican Party: Scott Taylor

• Democrat Party: *Elaine Luria

Congressional District VA-03:

• Republican Party: John Collick

• Democrat Party: *Bobby Scott

Congressional District VA-04:

• Republican Party: Leon Benjamin

• Democrat Party: *Donald McEachin

*Indicates Incumbent candidate.

Please use the following resources for additional information:

Online:

• Virginia Elections Website

By Phone:

• Virginia Voter Hotline   804-864-8501