V20o2te3r’s Guide
What residents need to know to about voting
Rappahannock residents will be faced with a slate of candidates for local and state office positions when they head to the polls on Nov. 7.
The Rappahannock News compiled important election information voters should know before filling out their ballots or going to the polls.
ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING
The last day for voters to apply for an absentee ballot, and to have it mailed to their residence, is Oct. 27. Early, in-person voting begins on Oct. 28 at the Office of the General Registrar, 262A Gay St., Washington.
The Registrar’s Office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the last two Saturdays before the election. The last day to vote early is Saturday, Nov. 4.
Registrar of Voters Kim McKiernan said the biggest change to election law this year is that absentee ballots by mail do not need a witness signature. Absentee ballots now require the voter’s birth year and last four digits of their social security number.
Mail-in ballots received from eligible voters are required to be counted if they are postmarked on or before Nov. 7 and received by mail before 12 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13.
WHERE TO VOTE
Some Rappahannock voters have been transferred to new districts with redistricting, according to the county website. Voters should anticipate receiving new voting cards in the mail, which also include voting precinct information.
The last day for voters to register or update their voter information is Oct. 16. Same- day registration is only available in- person at the
Office of the General Registrar at 262A Gay St., Washington or at a voter’s designated precinct.
To register online, or to update information, visit: rappnews. link/nxe