This Fredericksburg Free Press 2024 voter guide includes important dates and deadlines, frequently asked questions about the voting process, and what’s on your ballot.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
- Sept. 20: Early voting begins at your local registrar’s office.
- Oct. 15: Deadline to register to vote or make changes to your registration. (Voters may register after this date using a provisional ballot.
- FYI: It’s always a good idea to check your voter registration before the deadline, even if you’re sure you’re registered.
- Oct. 25: Deadline to apply for a mail ballot.
- Oct. 26 and Nov. 2: Early in-person voting held on Saturdays
- Nov. 2: Last day to vote early, in person at your local registrar’s office.
- Nov. 5: Election day: vote at your regular polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
VOTING FAQs
How do I find and/or contact my local Voter Registrar’s Office?
- Caroline County Voter Registrar’s Office
Street Address:
212 N Main Street
Bowling Green, V.A. 22427
Directions
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 304
Bowling Green, V.A. 22427
Phone: 804-633-9083
Email: [email protected]
Regular Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday) - City of Fredericksburg Voter Registrar’s Office
601 Caroline Street
Suite 500
Fredericksburg, V.A. 22401
Directions
Phone: 540-372-1030
Email: [email protected]
Regular Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) - King George County Voter Registrar’s Office
Street Address:
10459 Courthouse Drive
Suite 102
King George, V.A. 22485
Directions
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1359
King George, VA 22485
Phone: 540-775-9186
Email: [email protected]
Regular Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday) - Spotsylvania County Voter Registrar’s Office
4708 Southpoint Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Directions
Phone: 540-507-7380
Email: [email protected]
Regular Hours: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday) - Stafford County Voter Registrar’s Office
Street Address:
124 Old Potomac Church Rd
Suite 205
Stafford, VA 22554
Directions
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 301
Stafford, VA 22555
Phone: 540-658-4000
Email: [email protected]
Regular Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
How do I vote early in-person?
You can vote early in-person at your local Voter Registrar’s office beginning on Sept. 20 through Nov. 2. Read more about early voting on the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Early In-Person Voting Hours by Locality:
- Caroline County Voter Registrar’s Office
Mon – Fri Sept. 20 – Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat Oct 26: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat Nov 2: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - City of Fredericksburg Voter Registrar’s Office
Mon – Fri Sept. 20 – Nov. 1: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat Oct. 26: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat Nov. 2: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - King George County Voter Registrar’s Office
Mon – Fri Sept. 20 – Nov. 1: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat Oct. 26: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat Nov. 2: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Spotsylvania County Voter Registrar’s Office
Mon – Fri Sep. 20 – Nov. 1: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat Oct. 26: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat Nov. 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Stafford County Voter Registrar’s Office
Mon – Fri Sept. 20 – Nov. 1: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat Oct. 26: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat Nov. 2: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
How do I vote by mail?
You can request a mail-in ballot for the primary election until Oct. 25 without providing a reason.
Request the mail-in ballot on Virginia’s election portal, or by mailing an application for an absentee ballot to your local voter registration office (above).
After Oct. 25, only emergency absentee ballots are available until the day before the election. To qualify for an emergency absentee ballot, you must have a serious conflict (like a work conflict, or a health issue of an immediate family member).
How do I vote if I am in the military or am overseas?
If you are an absent military or overseas citizen eligible to vote in state and local elections, you may register to vote and submit an absentee ballot application electronically for a specific election or any elections up through the next year using the Department of Elections voter registration portal. A driver’s license or identification card issued by the Virginia DMV is required to complete the process paperless.
If you do not have a DMV-issued ID, you may also apply by using the federal postcard application (FPCA), available at www.fvap.gov. You can submit your FPCA by scanned email attachment to [email protected] or via fax to (804) 371-0194. Detailed instructions are provided in the Virginia Voting Assistance Guide. FPCA’s are valid for all elections in the calendar year in which they are submitted and through the end of the next calendar year.
If you do not receive your state ballot in time, you may vote using a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), available at www.fvap.gov. You can identify all of the state, local offices and, if applicable, ballot measures that, as of this date, are expected to be on the ballot by visiting the Candidate Lists and visit ELECT’s Citizen Portal to view your voter registration status.
Where is my polling place to vote on Nov. 5?
Click here to learn where you should vote in person on Election Day.
What are the hours of the polling locations on Election Day, Nov. 5?
Polls will be open between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.
Can I vote with an out-of-state or expired license?
Yes. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, if you arrive at the polling place without an acceptable ID, you can sign a statement affirming your identity and vote using a regular ballot. Additionally, even if your license is expired, you can still use it to vote.
Can I vote from jail in Virginia?
In many cases, yes. If you do not have a felony conviction, or if the governor has restored your right to vote after a felony conviction, you can vote — even from jail. This includes if you are being detained awaiting your court date, or are in jail for a misdemeanor conviction.
If you have a felony conviction, you can petition the governor to restore your voting rights.
Not sure if you’re eligible to vote?
Check your registration status at virginia.gov. You can also check out this guide on how to vote in Virginia, Virginia DOE’s pocket voter guide, and read ProPublica’s guide on voting accessibility for more information.
Your Ballot
This fall, Virginia voters will cast their ballots for President, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and, in certain areas, local office positions (in the Fredericksburg area, only Caroline County is holding a local election this year).
What offices are on my ballot?
- Caroline County Sample Ballot
- City of Fredericksburg Sample Ballot
- King George County Sample Ballot
- Spotsylvania County Sample Ballot
- Stafford County Sample Ballot
U.S. Congressional District 7
Which congressional district am I in?
A new congressional district map went into effect in 2021, so your district may have changed since the last presidential election.
Everyone who resides in the coverage area of Fredericksburg Free Press (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline Counties, and the City of Fredericksburg) is in US Congressional District 7 (CD7)
Republican Derrick Anderson: See Anderson’s Free Press candidate questionnaire and campaign page.
Democrat Eugene Vindman: See Vindman’s Free Press candidate questionnaire and campaign page.
If you reside in another County or City, please click here to see your Congressional District.
U.S. Senate
Virginia voters can choose one of these two candidates:
- Republican Hung Cao: See his campaign page.
- Democrat Tim Kaine: See his campaign page.
U.S. President
Everyone in the United States can vote for a presidential candidate:
- Republican Donald J. Trump: See his campaign page.
- Democrat Kamala Harris: See her campaign page.
Ballot Initiative (referendum)
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended so that the tax exemption that is currently available to the surviving spouses of soldiers killed in action is also available to the surviving spouses of soldiers who died in the line of duty?
Local Races
Caroline County only
Mayor – Bowling Green
- Jason P. Manns (Independent)
- Tina M. Gambill (Independent)
- Mark Gaines (Independent)
Member Town Council – Bowling Green
- John C. Chinault, Jr. (Independent)
- Matthew J. Benjamin (Independent)
- Valarie G. Coyle (Independent)
Member Town Council – Port Royal
- Angela “Angie” Golden (Independent)
- Justin A. McArtle (Independent
- Monica G. Chenault (Independent)
- William D. Carpenter (Independent)
