Early Voting is held in City Hall at the Voter Registration office.

All qualified City of Staunton voters are eligible to vote during Early Voting.

If voting on Election Day, report to the assigned precinct!

Please Note: The Voter Registration office opens at 8:30 a.m. during the week, but voting begins promptly at 9 a.m.! 

Upcoming Election Information  

General Election: November 3, 2026

Important Dates:

Sept. 18  Early Voting begins, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Oct. 18   Open for Sunday Voting, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Oct. 23   Last day to request a mailed absentee ballot

Oct. 23   Last day to update a voter registration or register to vote

Oct. 24   Open for Saturday Voting, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Oct. 25   Open for Sunday Voting, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Oct. 31   Last day! Open for Saturday Voting, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nov. 3     ELECTION DAY! Vote at your precinct from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

On the Ballot:

Federal Offices: US Senate, US House of Representatives

Local Offices: City Council, School Board

Constitutional Amendment #1, #2, and #3

Local Referendum

• Click here to view the sample ballot. (Coming SOON!)
• Click here to update your current voter registration or register to vote!
• Click here to apply for an absentee ballot by mail!
• Click here for more information.

About Our Office

The Voter Registration office:

• provides the opportunity for all qualified citizens of the City of Staunton to register to vote.
• promotes the integrity of the electoral process by maintaining accurate and current voter registration records used in elections.
• coordinates elections so they are conducted in a manner that secures the qualified citizen’s right to vote and ensures that the results accurately reflect the voter’s will.
• is an information resource for citizens regarding voter registration, absentee voting, early voting, elections and your elected officials.

The Director of Elections/General Registrar for the City of Staunton manages all activities related to voter registration, facilitates citizen education regarding registration and voting, and works under the direction of the Electoral Board to prepare for, administer, and report the results of local, state, and federal elections.

The three-member Electoral Board (appointed by the Circuit Court) and the General Registrar (appointed by the Electoral Board) have the mission of maintaining an accurate list of registered voters and administering elections in a fair, efficient, and equitable manner.

 

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