What’s a Primary?

A primary election is when a party allows voters to decide who will be their nominee in the general election in November. It’s like the semi-finals in a tournament, it decides who goes to the finals. The Republican Party of Virginia is hosting a closed convention for their selection process and this information is not applicable.

When do I vote?

The Virginia Democratic Primary is being held now through June 8, 2021. It’s important that you register to vote by May 17th in order to participate. You can register to vote or update your voter information at http://tinyurl.com/VABVoterReg

Can I Vote Early?

Early voting has begun! If you are participating in the Democratic Primary, you can request your ballot be sent to you by mail or you can go in-person to vote early. Important deadlines include May 28th the last day to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you and June 5th the last day to vote early in-person. To vote early, you can go to your local Voter Registrar’s office or any established satellite offices. Drop boxes are available at those sites!

This a friendly reminder that you can return your absentee ballot to a drop box!!!

Newport News Voter Registrar’s Office: 6th Floor of City Hall
Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm until June 5th
Saturday, May 29th, 9am-5 pm
Saturday, June 5th, 9am-5 pm

Newport News Satellite Office: City Center, Waterworks Building
Today until 5 pm
Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm (May 24th-June 5th)
Saturdays 9am-5pm
Election Day: 9am-5pm

Hampton Voter Registrar’s Office: 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 280
Monday – Friday 8:30 am-5 pm until June 5th
Saturday, May 29th, 9 am-5 pm
Saturday, June 5th, 9 am-5 pm

Election Day: 6 am-7 pm ANY Polling Location in YOUR city You can drop your completed ballot off at a drop box located at ANY precinct in Hampton or Newport News, regardless of your specific polling place.

What Should I Bring to Vote In-Person?

If you choose to vote in-person (early or on Election Day), you will need to bring your mask and your voter ID. For more information on what IDs can be used to vote, please visit https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/in-person-voting/

What’s on My Ballot for June 8th Democratic Primary?

It’s so important to know what’s on your ballot before heading to vote! Below are the candidates that will be on the Hampton and Newport News ballots.

Need Your Rights Restored?

If you have lost your voting rights due to being incarcerated for a felony, here is some important information! Under the Governor’s Executive Order, once someone is released from incarceration, they can apply to have their rights restored. And then after their rights are restored, they can register to vote. At the time the Executive Order went into place, the Governor restored the rights of 69,000 Virginians. Previously, someone had to be off of probation and/or parole being being able to apply. To apply to have your rights restored or to check your application status, go to restore.virginia.gov

Have Any Questions?

You can reach out to Q Cogdell with your questions and we’ll get you answers!