Politics & Government

Early Voting For Nov. 4 Election In Fredericksburg: What To Know

Fredericksburg voters can cast early ballots in the Nov. 4 general election and vote by mail Sept. 19 through Nov. 1.

Fredericksburg voters can cast early ballots in the Nov. 4 general election and vote by mail Sept. 19 through Nov. 1.
Fredericksburg voters can cast early ballots in the Nov. 4 general election and vote by mail Sept. 19 through Nov. 1. (Alexis Tarrazi/Patch)

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — In-person voting and in the Nov. 4 general election begins on Friday, Sept 19, which is also when the first vote by mail ballots will sent out.

Virginia voters will cast ballots for candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.

Governor

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  • Winsome Earle-Sears (R)
  • Abigail Spanberger (D)

Lieutenant Governor

  • John Reid (R)
  • Ghazala Hashmi (D)

Attorney General

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  • Jason Miyares* (R)
  • Jay Jones (D)

Fredericksburg voters will also be casting ballots for their representative to the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as candidates running for city council, school board, commonwealth's attorney, sheriff, commissioner of revenue, and treasurer.

House of Delegates - District 65

Ward One City Council

Ward Two City Council

Ward Three City Council

Ward Four City Council

Ward One School Board

  • Andrew Wolfenbarger

Ward Two School Board

  • Kathleen Pomeroy *

Ward Three School Board

  • Sarah Stelmok
  • Annie Elizabeth Langdon

Ward Four School Board

  • Malvina Rollins Kay *

Commonwealth's Attorney

  • Elizabeth K. "Libby" Humphries* (I)
  • Travis D. Bird (I)

Sheriff

  • Rashawn D. Cowles (I)
  • Keith W. Rodgers (I)

Commissioner of Revenue

  • Tamara L. Stuart (I)
  • Juan C. Navarro (I)

Treasurer

  • Thomas G. Mon
  • Marion S. Bowman

* Incumbent

How To Vote Early

Fredericksburg City voters can cast early ballots in the Nov. 4 general election Sept. 19 through Nov. 1 at Fredericksburg City Center, 6001 Caroline St., fifth floor. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended voting hours are Oct. 15 and Oct. 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person.

Visit the Citizen Portal on the Virginia Department of Elections website to check your registration status, register to vote and apply to vote absentee by mail.

The deadline for registering or updating your registration in person is 5 p.m. on Oct. 24; online by 11:59 p.m.; or postmarked on or before the deadline.

You can apply to have a ballot mailed to you through 5 p.m. on Oct. 24. Your request must be received by your local registrar's office by 5 p.m.

To vote on Election Day, visit your assigned polling place between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot in-person after Oct. 24 through Election Day.

The 24-hour drop box is now located behind Fredericksburg City Center at 601 Caroline St.

During early voting, curbside voting is available on Wolfe Street for the Office of Voter Registration and Elections. On election day, curbside voting is available at all precincts. Signs designate the location of curbside voting. Once a voter parks, they will need to call the Office of Voter Registration and Elections at 540-372-1030. Someone will come and help you.

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