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Information

  • Election day: November 5th
  • Last day to register to vote in the state of Virginia is October 15th (5pm in person, 11:59pm online); however, the state of Virginia offers same day voter registration.
  • The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 25th.
  • Early voting in Norfolk will run from September 20th-November 2nd.
    It will be held from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday at the Norfolk Office of Elections and on Saturdays, October 26th and November 2nd.
  • The Norfolk Office of elections is located at Norfolk City Hall, 810 Union Street, Suite 100.

Students Requirements
Students who register to vote using their campus address must provide the full address to include the name of their residence hall and their room numbers.

Resources

Virginia Department of Elections
Vote with Confidence


Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal
Register to vote, update your current Virginia voter registration, apply to vote absentee by mail, or view your polling place, election district, absentee ballot status, and voting history.


The City of Norfolk Office of Elections
The Office of Elections is responsible for protecting the integrity of the electoral process in the City of Norfolk through maintaining accurate voter records and efficient administration of elections in accordance with state and federal election laws. We are committed to being an information resource for the citizens of Norfolk regarding elected officials, voter registration, and election services.

  • Assistance in Voting
    If the voter needs assistance in voting due to blindness, a physical disability or an inability to read or write, assistance in voting may be requested.
  • Election Day Hours
    Discover the Election Day hours.
  • Election Schedule
    View the tentative list of upcoming elections within the City of Norfolk.
  • Officer of Election
    If you are interested in becoming an Officer of Election, please visit the Virginia Department of Elections website here.
  • Polling Place Accessibility
    Norfolk's 49 polling places are accessible to voters who are disabled and elderly.
  • Precinct Assignment
    The residence address of the voter determines the assigned precinct, polling location, and election district.
  • Voter Identification
    Virginia law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of voter identification when voting in person.
  • Voting Equipment
     

College Students
College students can choose to register from their home residence or campus residence. Please DO NOT become a victim of identity theft. Do not share your personal information with strangers.

A Stamp is Cheap - Identity Theft is Not
In the weeks before every election, unsolicited phone calls, emails, letters and front-door offers proliferate asking you to update or confirm your voter registration. Protect your identity & personal information by NOT sharing your application or other information with persons you do not know or trust.