Ercell W. Cowan

Certified Professional General Registrar

Registrar Location: 55 West Church Street Office 122
Hours: 8:30-11 a.m., noon-5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Contacts:
P.O. Box 1323
Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone 276-403-5122
Fax 276-403-5258
E-mail the registrar

Electoral Information

Electoral Board Members
Chairman Jeffrey W. Adkins
Vice-Chairman Ferretta H. Crummie
Secretary Raymond J. Carr

 

Notice of Voting Precinct Change

Voting Precinct #003, old VMNH, 1001 Douglas Avenue is closed to the public. This facility is now used for storage.

Voting Precinct #003 will now serve voters in the new VMNH located at 21 Starling Avenue for the November 3rd General Election and all future elections.

Any questions may be directed to the Registrar's office located at 55 W. Church St., Room 122, or by calling 403-5122.
  

Mark-Sense Ballot Instructions

Clearly mark your choices in the ovals using the black pens provided in the poll stations. Fully and completely mark the oval. Follow instructions at the polling station for submitting your vote.

To write in a candidate whose name is not on the ballot, write the name on the line provided and completely fill in the oval next to that line.

Work At The Polls

Duty Hours:

Election Days: First Tuesday after the first Monday in November (every year); First Tuesday after the first Monday in May (even-numbered years); primary and special elections vary

Hours: 5 a.m. until polls have closed, the results have been determined and recorded, and all voting equipment, ballots, and election materials have been prepared and returned to Circuit Court Clerk's office.

Apply here to become an election official. You are eligible to be an Election Official if you:

Are registered to vote in Virginia
Do not hold elected office or are not the employee or deputy of an
elected official.
Enjoy meeting people and serving the public.
Are detail-oriented, able to take direction well, and are not easily
distracted.

Duties:

Setting up equipment and signs.
Processing voters and issuing ballots.
Instructing and assisting voters.
Tallying results, securing equipment, and closing the polling place.
Certifying votes cast.

Training: A mandatory training session is required prior to each election.

Compensation: Minimum of $110 per day + $15 for attending and completing training session.

Elections FAQs

Q. What are the penalties if I provide false information to the registrar?
A. To knowingly give false information on any voter registration document is a felony under Virginia law. The punishment is a maximum fine of $2500 and/or confinement for up to ten years. Also, you lose your right to vote.

Q. When are federal elections held?
A. Every two even years (2000,2002,2004...)

Q. What are terms of office for local officials?
A. All Martinsville City officials serve a term of four years, except for the clerk of the Circuit Court, who is elected for eight years. City council members' terms are staggered, so at least two council members are elected in May of even-numbered years.

Q. Where can I register?
A. All qualifying U.S. citizens can register at 55 West Church Street, Room 122, or through the Department of Motor Vehicles, and various other local agencies. An application can be downloaded from this website, or an application can be mailed to you at your request.

Q. Do I have to pay to register to vote?
No. No one has to pay to register or to vote.

Q. How late can I register and still vote in the next election?
A. You must register 29 days prior to the election to be eligible to vote.

Q. Where can I find information on past voter turnout and election results?
A. The Virginia State Board of Elections has information on most elections dating back to the mid-1990s. For earlier results, contact the registrar directly.

Voter Registration Application

Absentee Ballot Application