It’s Almost Time to Vote

The Nov. 8 General and Special Elections are right around the corner, and there are a few things voters should be aware of as we head into election season.

• The City's voting system has changed. Recent legislation and the outcome of a court case have shifted our local elections to a 10-1 system. We now have ten individual districts with representatives on City Council and the School Board chosen by residents of a given district. Due to the staggered terms of representatives, not all districts are on the ballot this year. Learn more and find your district at virginiabeach.gov/vb10.
  • Only the mayor is elected by all residents under the new system, though that seat will not be on the ballot again until 2024.
  • These changes do not impact state or federal representatives.
    
• All registered voters will receive a voter notice, by mail, advising them of their voting location, precinct and district information for federal, state and local elections. This notice will come from Virginia Beach Voter Registration & Elections.

Upcoming Election Dates and Deadlines

• Sept. 23 – Early in-person voting begins.
• Oct. 17 – Voter registration deadline. Must be received by 5 p.m. in person, or 11:59 p.m. online
  • Mailed applications must be postmarked Oct. 17, 2022
• Oct. 28 – Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, fax or online
• Nov. 5 – Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person
• Nov. 5 – Last day of early voting
• Nov. 8 – Election Day

Voters are encouraged to check their registration status and update if needed as soon as possible. Instructions to view or change your information are available online at vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation.

Additionally, voters can register by any of the following locations and/or methods:

• Local voter registration office (2449 Princess Anne Road)
• Download a PDF copy of the registration form, complete, and return to the Virginia Beach Voter Registration & Elections office by the registration deadline
• State or local government offices when applying or re-certifying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, or Rehabilitation Services
• Government offices in the State that provide State-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to person with disabilities
• Armed forces recruitment offices
• Public libraries (view a list of Virginia Beach Public Library locations and hours)
• Virginia Department of Elections office
• Department of Motor Vehicles offices (find a location near you)
• Voter Registration Drive