The last day to register to vote for the November General Election is October 16.

Registrations must be received or postmarked by this date. For more information, call toll free number 1-800-552-9745 or email info@elections.virginia.gov.

Absentee voting currently is underway.

Qualified voters also may vote absentee in-person at their local voter registration office or absentee by mail. To vote absentee, registered voters must meet one of the 20 eligibility requirements listed on the Virginia Absentee Ballot Application.

Voters can request an absentee ballot online using the secure online portal at vote.virginia.gov.

Voters who want to vote an absentee ballot by mail must apply before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31.

To request a ballot by mail, the Department of Elections advises applying as early as possible to account for any potential delays in mail delivery.

Absentee ballots by mail must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

In-person absentee voting is available at local voter registration offices Monday through Friday during regular office hours and on Saturday, October 28 and Saturday, November 4.

The last day for in-person absentee voting is Saturday, November 4.

Office hours and locations for in-person absentee voting may vary by locality and are available at the website.

Virginia law requires voters to present an acceptable photo ID when voting in-person. For a list of acceptable forms of photo identification, or to find out how to obtain a free Virginia Voter Photo ID Card, visit the website at vote.virginia.gov, which also includes information about the upcoming election and offers the option to check registration status.