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Registrar
Cynthia Barbour
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 24114
Phone 276-403-5122
Fax 276-403-5258
E-mail the registrar
Electoral Information
Electoral Board Members
Chairman - Kathy C. Lawson
Vice-Chairman - Raymond J. Carr
Secretary - Rachel R. Beneke
Information on Candidate Qualifications & Requirements:
Candidate and Campaign Finance Training: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/Training.html
Upcoming Dates:
June 11, 2013 Dual Primary:
Click here: Sample Ballot - Democratic Party Primary Election
Click here: Sample Ballot - Republican Party Primary Election
- ALL polling places are accessible to the handicapped.
Voter registration deadline to vote in June 11, 2013 Dual Primary Election: May 20, 2013, 5:00 pm
Note: Write-in Votes not permitted in Primary Elections: Virginia Election Law 24.2-529
- Absentee Voting now in process for June 11, 2013 Dual Primary (Office hours Monday through Friday: 8:30 am-11 am; Noon-5 pm)
- All registered City of Martinsville voters may vote in either primary (§24.2-530). Virginia does not have "party registration". The voter should be prepared to indicate to the pollbook officer which primary they choose to vote-Democratic or Republican; the voter will receive only one ballot-Democratic or Republican.
- Please bring one of the following acceptable forms of identification:
- Commonwealth of Virginia Voter Registration Card;
- Valid Virginia Driver's License;
- Any other identification card issued by a government agency of the Commonwealth (one of its political subdivision or the United States);
- Any valid student identification card issued by any institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
- Any valid employee identification card issued containing a photograph of the voter and issued by an employer of the voter in the ordinary course of the employer's business;
- A copy of a current utility bill;
- A copy of a current bank statement;
- A copy of a current government check;
- A paycheck that shows the name and address of the voter;
- A concealed handgun permit.
General Election - November 5, 2013
Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Attorney General; House of Delegates 16th District; Martinsville Constitutional Officers: Commissioner of Revenue, Commonwealth Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer
- ALL polling places are accessible to the handicapped.
Virginia Voter Registration Application - http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/
Virginia Absentee Application Form -
Click here: www.sbe.virginia.gov/Files/Forms/VoterForms/ABApplication.pdf
Accepting now for ballots issued by mail; ballot is available (45 days prior to General Election, Sec. 24.2-612)
Uniformed Military and Overseas Voters: Official Election Notice - Primary Election, June 11, 2013 (Sec. 24.2-465)
Voter Information/Voter ID Requirements:
http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Voter_ID_Requirements_in_Virginia.html
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.
Note: Write-in Votes not permitted in Primary Elections: Virginia Election Law 24.2-529
Work At The Polls
Duty Hours:
General Election Days: First Tuesday after the first Monday in November (every year); 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 November 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 - http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/
