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Sep 2025 10

Everything you always wanted to know about voting in VA but were too afraid to ask

By Sophie Boudreau | VOTING, 2025 Election, Sophie Boudreau

Have questions about voting in Virginia’s elections this year? We’ve got you covered.

Virginia is one of just two states with a gubernatorial race this year.

Sep 2025 10

The introvert’s guide to Virginia voting in 2025

By Sophie Boudreau | VOTING, 2025 Election, Sophie Boudreau

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.

There are ways to minimize your interactions with people if you choose to vote in person.

Sep 2025 10

The Virginia first-timer’s guide to voting in 2025

By Sophie Boudreau | VOTING, Virginia Voting Guide, Sophie Boudreau

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.

Sep 2025 10

The dos and don’ts of voting by mail in 2025 in Virginia

By Sophie Boudreau | VOTING, Virginia Voting Guide, Sophie Boudreau

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.

Submitting your vote through the mail is a great option.

Sep 2025 10

A step-by-step guide on registering to vote in Virginia in 2025

By Sophie Boudreau | VOTING, Virginia Voting Guide, Sophie Boudreau

Learn how to check your voter registration status and register to vote with this simple list.

Sep 2025 10

I’m a college student living in another state. How do I vote this year?

By Sophie Boudreau | VOTING, Virginia Voting Guide, Sophie Boudreau

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.

Sep 2025 10

What is an absentee ballot, and how do I get one in Virginia this year?

By Sophie Boudreau | VOTING, Virginia Voting Guide, Sophie Boudreau

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.