Voting Info
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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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What happens next? A timeline of the process between voting and inauguration
Here’s what happens next, from the moment the last vote was cast to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2025—no conspiracy theories, no unfounded claims, no interference, just the safe, peaceful process as it was designed to work and has for generations.
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Election Day Update: Here’s what the vibe was like across Virginia
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.
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What to expect on Election Night
For many first-time voters, or just those who need a refresher, election night can be confusing. Here at Dogwood, we want to keep you informed this election season—so here is what you can expect on election night.
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Election Day Update: Voting kicks off in Virginia with few issues
Election Day in Virginia began with little to no issues, according to the state’s Department of Elections.
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Judge rules Waynesboro Republican officials must certify votes
A local judge ruled yesterday that Waynesboro election officials need to certify the votes in the election this year and allow the votes of local voters to count.
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About 100 mail-in ballots were filled out incorrectly in Southside Virginia. Here’s how to fix one.
Local election workers in Pittsylvania County are trying to reach voters to address issues with their absentee ballots before a Friday deadline.
