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.
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.
Voting in person on Election Day requires a bit of planning—so we’ve rounded up the facts you need to be informed.
Lisa Lee, elementary school counselor at Trantwood Elementary in Virginia Beach, explains how emotional burnout and the state’s teacher shortage are just some of the reasons why she’s joining the increasing number of Virginia educators retiring early.
Election Day in Virginia has proceeded with few reported hiccups so far. Our team spoke to officials and voters across the commonwealth for a vibe check.
Voter fraud is extremely rare, especially in Virginia where election officials have a high level of professionalism.
Many policymakers and local issue groups have expressed their support for Kamala Harris as she works to get her name on the ballot for the 2024 election.
Hashmi, a champion for reproductive rights, joins a crowded field seeking the Democratic nomination.
Carly Seward Maher discusses the importance of voting in Virginia, especially in local elections. Here's why your vote always matters and why it's important to vote.
