County Registrar: Trusted Source of Voting Information
Nelson County citizens, and all Virginia voters, will have more voting options this fall. They can cast ballots at the polls on November 3. Or, they can vote in person at their local registrar’s office starting 45 days before Election Day. They also can request no-excuse, absentee ballots by mail, which will be sent to voters in mid-September.
“With three voting options, Virginia aims to make voting easier, safer, and more accessible,” says Director of Elections and General Registrar Jacqueline Britt.
1. Vote by Absentee by Mail
2. Vote Early In-Person -- Beginning September 18 at the Registrar's Office on 571 Front Street, Lovingston, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. It will also be open those same hours Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31.
3. Vote In-Person on Election Day -- November 3, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
“If you want to exercise your right to vote as safely as possible, voting Absentee by Mail is a good bet,” she says. “Voting Early In Person is another a good option. You’ll likely miss the lines as voters will be dispersed across 45 days.”
The Registrar encourages all voters who would like to receive an absentee ballot for the November election to apply online on the Virginia Department of Elections website. “No excuse is needed. And, you can request one now. The deadline is by 5 p.m. Friday, October 23,” Britt says.
“If you have already applied for an absentee ballot, you don’t need to submit a new application,” she adds. “ The first day that absentee ballots will be mailed is September 18.”
The Nelson County Registrar offers these tips if you plan to vote Absentee by Mail for this November election, do the following to help ensure your ballot is accepted:
1. Request your ballot now.
2. Precisely follow the instructions. If anything is unclear, call the Nelson County Registrar’s Office 434-263-7190.
3. Mail the ballot as soon as possible after you receive it.
“Before you decide on your voting plan, make sure you are registered to vote and that your info is current. Deadline to register or make changes is Tuesday, October 13,” Britt says.
“I hope to ensure the voters of Nelson County know that the General Registrar’s Office is a trusted source of information on all aspects of voting and the election process,” said Linda Hughes, vice chairman, Nelson County Electoral Board. “Every eligible voter who wishes to participate in the upcoming November elections have options to do so safely with the support of our Electoral Board and Election Officers.”
Register to vote, check to ensure your voter registration is accurate, request an absentee ballot, and get information start here to do it all.
Questions? Contact the Nelson County General Registrar's Office: 571 Front ST, Lovingston. 434-263-7190 or jbritt@nelsoncounty.org.