Virginia

2024 Voting Information and Resources for Disabled Voters

Email organizing@newdisabledsouth.org to request this page in document format.

Have questions about voting, need assistance or want to report any barriers you ran into registering or voting? 

Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

ASL Hotline: 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683)

Tuesday, October 15 (online and by mail) and Tuesday, November 5th (in-person) are the deadlines to check & confirm your voter registration or, if needed, register to vote.

  • Voting in person

    • Friday, September 20 to Saturday, November 2nd: Early in person voting at any polling place in the county where you’re registered. Days, hours and locations vary by county.

    • Tuesday, November 5: Election Day! You can vote from 6am to 7pm at your assigned polling location.

    • Make your plan to vote before now: 

      • Find your polling place

      • You must have an accepted photo ID to vote. Have questions about Voter ID? Need help getting a Voter ID or want to know if you can still vote if you don't have one? Call or text VoteRiders at 866-432-8683

      • Decide how you’re going to get to and from your polling place. Arrange your transportation ahead of time, don’t wait until the day you want to vote! 

      • Get your friends, family or neighbors to go vote with you

      • Find out what will be on your ballot

        • by calling your state Department of Elections or by visiting Ballotpedia’s Sample Ballot Lookup

        • There may be ballot measures, local offices, state offices and federal offices on your ballot. 

        • A ballot measure is a law, issue, or question that you can vote on. They can include important questions about supporting your community & keeping it safe. 

        • State level politicians shape policies & make decisions about programs like Medicaid, waivers, healthcare, affordable housing, schools & more!

        • Local politicians decide things like where or how much public transportation there is, access to voting and how smooth or clean our streets are. 

      • Research the candidates and issues before you vote: 

  • Voting by mail/absentee

    • Any voter in Virginia can vote by mail. 

    • Requesting your ballot (do it ASAP if you’re voting by mail):

      • Friday, October 25 by 5pm: deadline for when your application must be received by mail, email or fax.  

      • You can track your ballot application through Ballot Scout

    • Returning your ballot:

      • If you return your ballot by mail it must be postmarked on or before November 5th and must arrive by noon on November 8th. 

      • Tuesday, November 5 by 7:00 PM: the deadline for when your ballot must be returned in person to your local registrar’s office or ballot drop box.

  • Assistance and accommodations for Voters with Disabilities in Virginia: 

    • In person voting: 

      • Every polling place is required to have at least one accessible voting machine (sometimes called a ballot marking device). Every voter is allowed to use this machine. The poll workers can teach you how to use it.

        • Ways an accessible voting machine can help you vote: 

          • You can use a touch screen or tactile keypad to click through each question and mark your choices. Some accessible machines also allow you to plug in a sip-and-puff device. 

          • You can make the font bigger and change the colors to make the ballot easier to read. 

          • The voting machine also has headphones. The machine can read your ballot out loud to you, so you can listen to the questions.

          • You can go back through your ballot choices and make sure you selected the right ones before printing your ballot and casting your vote. 

      • If you need help filling out your ballot you are allowed to have someone of your choice help you. You can bring someone you know or ask for help from a poll worker at the polling place. Your boss cannot help you vote.

      • If your polling place is inaccessible, Virginia allows voters to vote outside of their polling place. This is called curbside voting. If you want to use curbside voting, use the designated parking space at your polling place and follow the directions on signs. 

    • Voting by mail/absentee: 

      • Any voter can vote by mail in Virginia. This is called absentee voting. 

      • If you “print disabled” you may request to receive your absentee ballot electronically so that you can mark your ballot using an electronic ballot-marking tool. If you choose this option when you request your ballot, your ballot will be delivered by email and can be marked using screen reader assistive technology. 

 Resources & additional information for disabled voters: 

  • What if I have questions about voting, need assistance or want to report any barriers I faced with voting? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) 

  • Can I vote if I have a disability? Yes! People with disabilities who are 18 or older have the right to vote. Your vote matters and is protected by law to make sure that you can vote independently, accessibly and privately. 

  • Can I vote if I have a guardian? In Virginia, you cannot vote if you have a guardian. For help understanding or getting back your right to vote, reach out to disAbility Law Center of Virginia at 1-800-552-3962 (toll-free) or 804-225-2042 

Other voting resources: