What's New?

November 3, 2015 General Election

On Tuesday, November 3 there will be a General Election in Alexandria for Virginia State Senate and House of Delegates, Alexandria Mayor, City Council and School Board.

• The voter registration deadline for this election will be October 13.
• Absentee voting begins on Friday, September 18. For more information including absentee applications and in-person absentee hours, go to our Absentee Voting page.
• Each voter in Alexandria will make choices in five contests: Mayor, City Council, one State Senate district, one House of Delegates district and one School Board district. Because of the way these districts intersect, there are seven different ballot combinations. 
  • Sample Ballots are available
    
  • List of Candidates includes the names of all candidates who are running for office in Alexandria. 
  • Polling Place Addresses and Election Districts links individual precincts with their state and local election districts. 
• Overseas and military voters will find more information about absentee voting on the Virginia Department of Elections website.

Online Voter Registration Applications

You may submit a voter registration application online through Virginia's Department of Elections website. You may also view and update your voter information at this site. If you would like to submit a paper registration application, you can use the form on our Voter Registration Information and Application page. 

Virginia Photo ID Requirements

Virginia voters must show photo identification prior to voting. For more information, including a list of acceptable IDs, please see Virginia's Department of Elections website.

Don't have photo ID? You may apply for a FREE photo ID at our office any time we are open, including Election Day. We are located at 132 North Royal Street, Suite 100. Our hours are Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm. This ID is valid for voting purposes only. On Election Day we are open from 6am to 7pm.

When you get to our office (1) you will fill out a short application, (2) we will take your picture and get your signature, (3) you will receive a temporary photo ID which you may use for this election, and (4) you will receive your permanent voter photo identification card in the mail within two weeks. If you need to update your name or address, you may do that at the same time you come in for your ID.

More About Elections & Voting in Alexandria

Voter Registration

• Voter Registration Information and Application 
• Am I Registered and Where Do I Vote? 
• Conducting a Voter Registration Drive
  
• Securing Your Voter Records in Alexandria 
• Request to Cancel Your Voter Registration 
• Report of Death of Registered Voter 
• Restoration of Voting Rights in Virginia 

Voting in Alexandria

• Voting in Alexandria (with special advisories for persons with disabilities) 
• Precinct Map
• Polling Place Addresses and Election Districts 
• Voter Services for Persons with Disabilities 
• eScan and eSlate Voting Equipment 
• Election Calendar 
• Guidelines for News Media During Elections 

Alexandria's eScan Voting System

• Learn more about the City's eScan Voting System.  

Absentee Voting Information

• Absentee Ballot Information and Applications 
• Check the Status of Your Absentee Ballot (Enter your voter information, then Click "Absentee Status")

Campaign Finance

• Campaign Finance Information 
• Local Campaign Finance Disclosures 

Election Results and Recent History

• Recent Election History and Statistics 
• A Look Back at Redistricting and the 2010 Census 

Candidate Information

• Run For Mayor or City Council 
• Run For School Board 
• Apply for a Permit to post political signs (this application goes to the City's Planning and Zoning Department)

Get Involved

• Be a Precinct Election Officer 
• Election Office Newsletter
• Read about Alexandria's City Council 
• Order Literature and Forms 

Other Election Links

• Virginia's Department of Elections 
• United States Election Assistance Commission 
• Virginia Election Law (Title 24.2 of the Code of Virginia) 
• Overseas Vote Foundation 
• League of Women Voters, U.S. 
• Federal Voting Assistance Program
• Alexandria Democratic Committee 
• Alexandria Republican Committee 
• Project Vote Smart 

Electoral Board

Alexandria Electoral Board 

Susan B. Kellom, Secretary 
Donald E. Ledwig, Chairman
John F. "Jack" Powers, Vice Chair
Eric Spicer, Elections Administrator

Registrar of Voters

Anna Leider
For voter registration and absentee inquiries - Please include full name, current address, and date of birth.
132 North Royal Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703.746.4050
Fax: 703.838.6449