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Know your options.


We are here to help you request an absentee ballot, learn about early voting options, or locate your polling place. Questions? Call 276-645-7318.

Absentee and early voting give you options for casting your ballot other than the in-person option on Election Day. Virginia has made changes that may make it easier to vote. You no longer need an excuse to vote early in person or absentee by mail!

Three Ways to Vote

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Absentee Voting by Mail

9/17/2021- 10/22/2021
You no longer need an excuse to vote absentee! A ballot is mailed to you after you fill out an application (request). You return your ballot by mail or hand deliver it to City Hall (inside or via drive-thru window) during normal business hours.

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Early Voting in Person

9/17/2021 - 10/30/2021
You no longer need an excuse to vote early! You do not need to apply; just visit City Hall during business hours or on the two Saturdays before the election. Please follow COVID-19 precautionary measures and make sure to bring ID.

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Voting in Person on Election Day

11/2/2021
If you vote on Election Day, you cast your ballot at your assigned polling place (Bristol, VA has four precincts) from 6am-7pm on 11/3/2020. Please follow COVID-19 precautionary measures and make sure to bring ID. 

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2021 Elections


​November 2, 2021 General Election

Offices of the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Member, House of Delegates, 5th District, and Constitutional Offices of the Commonwealth's Attorney, Sheriff, Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer

September 17: 

Start of early voting at the elections office at City Hall and absentee voting by mail.  Vote inside at the elections office or via the drive-thru window located on the Scott Street side of the building

October 11:   Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday

​October 12:   

Deadline to register to vote for November election


October 22:   

Deadline to submit application to receive an absentee ballot by mail.

October 23:   

Open

 

Saturday for early voting at elections office at City Hall from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

October 30:   

Open Saturday for early voting at elections office at City Hall from 8:00am to 5:00pm

October 30

:   Deadline to vote early in person by 5:00pm at City Hall.

November 2:

 Election Day. Polls are open from 6:00am until 7:00pm.

November 2: 

Deadline to postmark or hand-deliver an absentee ballot to City Hall or a precinct drop-box by 7:00pm.

November 3

:  Canvass of votes begins at 10:00am at City Hall

Ballot drop boxes will be available during normal business hours at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration.  A drop slot is available at the drive-thru window for after hours.

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Bristol Virginia Office of Elections and Voter Registration

City Hall, 300 Lee Street, Bristol, VA 24201 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Visit us inside City Hall or at our drive-thru (located on the Scott Street side of the building)
Phone: 276-645-7318 • Fax: 276-645-7331 • Email: vote@bristolva.org • Facebook • Twitter