What are the
requirements
for voter registration in Virginia?
Voting is a basic responsibility
of citizenship.
Voter registration
is required before a citizen may vote.
Qualifications to register to vote in Virginia
Citizen of the United States
Resident of Virginia and precinct
18 years of age by day of general election
How to register in Virginia
In person at the registrar's office, at the Division of Motor Vehicles, or
at other designated sites
By mail application
Registration is closed 29 days before
elections.
What factors influence voter turnout
and registration?
The number of citizens who register and vote is related to how
important
election issues are to citizens.
Factors in predicting which citizens will vote
Education
Age
Income
Why citizens fail to vote
Lack of interest
Failure to register
More interest in presidential elections: The percentage of voters who participate in
presidential elections is usually greater than the percentage of voters who participate in state and
local elections.
Every vote is important.