Government
Registrar
Cynthia Barbour
General Registrar/Director of Elections
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
Email
Electoral Information
Electoral Board Members
- Dwayne W. Waller
Chairman - Gerasimo “Zeke” Zanatos
Vice-Chairman - Artis M. Law
Secretary
Electoral Board Meeting
April 8, 2020, 2:00 PM, Room 32 (Rescheduled date to be determined)
Municipal Building
Approved: EB Minutes Jan 15, 2020
Draft: EB Minutes Mar 3, 2020
Informational Links
Press Release
Information on Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
- Virginia Election Laws §24.2 Deadline for filing by 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday in June before that November election.§24.2-503(iv);§24.2-506 A.6; §24.2-507.3
- Candidates required to contact office to schedule an appointment for submitting Candidacy forms between now and June 9, 2020 (second Tuesday in June). Phone: 276-403-5122 or email: cbarbour@ci.martinsville.va.us
Voter Registration Drives - Required Certification
- Completed Voter Registration Applications through Registration Drives required to be submitted to Voter Registration Office within 10 days
Confirm your current voter registration information is correct, or update if needed
- Check status on Restoration of Rights - Secretary of Commonwealth
- 1-855-575-9177 or 804-692-0104
- www.restore.virginia.gov
Upcoming dates
June 23, 2020 Primary Elections – Republican PartY PRIMARY for United States Senate member
DEADLINES RELATING TO JUNE 23RD REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY
Due to COVID-19, Governor Northam by his statutory authority (§ 24.2-603.1 of the Code of Virginia) moved the June primary elections from June 9, 2020 to June 23, 2020 as stated in Governor’s Press Release 4/8/2020.
Upcoming Dates - June 23 2020 Republican Primary
ACCEPTING ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS NOW FOR June 23, 2020 and November 3, 2020
BALLOTS ISSUED BY MAIL (SEE BELOW SECTION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION FORM)
June 23, 2020 - Republican Primary U.S. Senate; on application in Section 3 use code 2A and Supporting Info
* You are encouraged to vote Absentee for this Election due to COVID-19, on application in Section 3 use code 2A and Supporting Info note: COVID-19
November 3, 2020 - General & Special Election
* Virginia Law requires Photo ID when voting in person. Need a Free Photo ID for voting purposes, contact Voter Registration Office, 276-403-5122.
Voting in-person
Virginia voter registration application
Online Registration
Print Form Version
VIRGINIA ABSENTEE & EARLY VOTING – Effective 7/1/2020
Accepting Absentee Ballot Applications now for ballots issued by mail; ballot is available (45 days prior to General Election, Sec. 24.2-612)
UNIFORMED MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS (UOCAVA): OFFICIAL ELECTION NOTICE - (SEC. 24.2-465)
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
Details
*If interested, contact 276-403-5122
