Looking for a way to get more involved in the political process?
The Virginia Democratic Party, Fairfax County Democratic Committee and Huntermill District Democratic Committee have plenty of opportunities for those who would like to join or volunteer.
To join the committee, download this form and return it to a committee officer.
Absentee voting provides a means for qualified voters to participate
in upcoming elections even though they may not be able to go to the
polls on election day.
Absentee voting in person begins approximately
45 days before a November General Election and approximately 30 days
before other elections and ends on the Saturday before the election.
To vote in the State of Virginia you must match all of the
following criteria, as required by the State Board of Elections:
You must be
a resident of Virginia (A person who has come to Virginia for temporary
purposes and intends to return to another state is not considered a
resident for voting purposes)
You must be a U. S. Citizen
You must be 18
years old (Any person who is 17 years old and will be eighteen years of
age at the next general election shall be permitted to register in
advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election)
You must not claim the right to vote in any other State
You must not currently be declared mentally incompetent by a court of law
If convicted of a felony, your right to vote must have been restored