GENERAL INFORMATION

The next election in the City of Richmond will be a general election held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Offices on the ballot will be U.S. President/Vice-President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives–4th District, Mayor, City Council, School Board and two Constitutional Amendments.

KEY DATES

◦ October 31, 2020 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Last day to vote in person before Election Day (with limited exceptions)

◦ October 24, 2020 – No excuse absentee voting available at satellite centers as well as the main office

◦ September 18, 2020 – No excuse absentee voting begins for both in-person and through the mail. See “ Voter At the Polls ” for locations, dates and times for no excuse in person absentee voting

Please visit the “ Voter Registration ” and “ Voter At the Polls ” page for details about voting, registering to vote, polling places and satellite voting locations.

ELECTION FAQ'S

Information about offices, candidates and questions is posted on the Virginia Department of Election’s website www.elections.virginia.gov. Click here to view Sample Ballots for these elections.

General Election Days are always on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Primary election days – if called – are held the third Tuesday in June. Presidential primary elections are on the first Tuesday in March.

If you need help or make a mistake on your ballot and need another one, just ask an Election Officer. They are there to help.

You must vote in the precinct in which you are registered. Check your registration and precinct at www.elections.virginia.gov.

It is important to keep your voter registration up to date. If you move and do not update your registration, it might affect your eligibility to vote.