Subject: Vote Early and Make Your Voice Heard!

Hi [Recipient’s Name],

Election Day is November 5 in Virginia. This election is crucial, and your vote can make a difference. Don’t wait until Election Day — Virginia voters may vote early starting 45 days before Election Day! 

Early Voting Details:

📍 Location: All general registrar offices offer early voting. Some localities may offer early voting in additional locations. 

🗓️ Dates: Friday, September 20 through Saturday, November 2

⏰ Hours: Early voting hours may vary based on location and date.

View dates and times for satellite early voting locations  https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/. 

Find more information about your local registrar  https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/PublicContactLookup. 

🪪 What to bring: Virginia law requires voters who cast a ballot in person to present ID. However, voters who do not have an acceptable form of ID can vote by signing a statement affirming their identity. Please note, the expiration date on a Virginia driver’s license or ID card will not be considered.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

• A Virginia driver’s license or ID card issued by the Virginia DMV, U.S. passport, or U.S. military ID or any other ID issued by Virginia, one of its political subdivisions, or the U.S. government
• Voter confirmation documents or ID issued by the Department of Elections
• A non-photo ID issued by Virginia, a political subdivision of Virginia, or the United States
• A valid student photo ID issued by a public or private high school or school of higher learning in Virginia
• Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or government document containing the voter’s name and current address, and issued within the previous 12 months
• A valid employee ID card containing a photograph of the voter
• A tribal ID issued by any of the 11 recognized tribes in Virginia

A full list of acceptable IDs can be found  https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/in-person-voting/.

🗒️ Know What’s On the Ballot: Who you are voting for President is just one section of what will be on your ballot this November. In Virginia, voters can expect to see U.S. Representatives and a Senator race statewide, but many of you will also have to vote for City or Town Council, School Boards, and even Mayors in some localities. You can view more information about candidates and referendums on the ballot  https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/candidate-list/. 

🗣️Know Your Voting Rights: Make sure you know your rights at the polls. Learn more about your rights on Election Day  https://866ourvote.org/state/virginia/. Have questions or need more information? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)!

👫 Encourage Others: Take your friends to the polls with you, or make sure to remind them to make a plan to vote! 

Your vote matters, and by voting early, you can avoid the crowds and ensure your voice is heard.

Thank you for being a voice in shaping our democracy!

P.S. – Need more information on voting in Virginia? Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project has you covered. Find out everything you need to know before Election Day  http://bit.ly/cvpvavote.

Click to Copy

Subject: Virginia Election Day is Tomorrow: Do you have a voting plan?

Click to Copy

Subject: Election Day is Today. Get Out and Vote!

Hey [Recipient’s Name], 

Today is Election Day in Virginia, so don’t forget to vote! Your vote is crucial to shaping the future of our community. Make sure you have a plan to exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard.

Election Day Details:

✅ Check Your Voter Registration: In Virginia, you may still register to vote on Election Day at your precinct’s polling location and then cast your ballot. Check your registration status before you head to the polls: bit.ly/fecvoterstatus

📍 Confirm Your Polling Location: A polling location is assigned to every voter based on the address they registered to vote at. Find your polling location  https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/. 

🪪 What to bring: Virginia law requires voters who cast a ballot in person to present ID. However, voters who do not have an acceptable form of ID can vote by signing a statement affirming their identity. Please note, the expiration date on a Virginia driver’s license or ID card will not be considered.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

• A Virginia driver’s license or ID card issued by the Virginia DMV, U.S. passport, or U.S. military ID or any other ID issued by Virginia, one of its political subdivisions, or the U.S. government
• Voter confirmation documents or ID issued by the Department of Elections
• A non-photo ID issued by Virginia, a political subdivision of Virginia, or the United States
• A valid student photo ID issued by a public or private high school or school of higher learning in Virginia
• Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or government document containing the voter’s name and current address, and issued within the previous 12 months
• A valid employee ID card containing a photograph of the voter
• A tribal ID issued by any of the 11 recognized tribes in Virginia

A full list of acceptable IDs can be found  https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/in-person-voting/. 

🗒️ Know What’s On the Ballot: Who you are voting for President is just one section of what will be on your ballot this November. In Virginia, voters can expect to see U.S. Representatives and a Senator race statewide, but many of you will also have to vote for City or Town Council, School Boards, and even Mayors in some localities. You can view more information about candidates and referendums on the ballot  https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/candidate-list/. 

🗣️Know Your Voting Rights: Make sure you know your rights at the polls. Learn more about your rights on Election Day  https://866ourvote.org/state/virginia/. Have questions or need more information? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)!

👫 Encourage Others: Reach out to friends and family to remind them to vote today, or bring them with you to the polls!

Your vote is your voice, and together, we can make a difference. Be part of the change in Virginia today!

Thank you for voting!

P.S. – Need more information on voting in Virginia? Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project has you covered. Find out everything you need to know before Election Day  https://bit.ly/cvpvavote.

Click to Copy

Subject: Vote from Home with a Mail-In Ballot

Hi [Recipient’s Name],

In Virginia, all registered voters may request and vote by mail.

Here’s what you need to do to vote from home this election season:

1. Request Your Mail-In Ballot: Requests for absentee ballots must be received by your local registrar by 5 PM local time on October 25. If you have a Virginia driver’s license or ID card, you can request an absentee ballot online. If you do not have a Virginia driver’s license or ID card, you will need to fill out a paper application and email, mail, or fax it to your local registrar’s office. The online form and paper application can be found  https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/voter-forms/. 
2. Complete Your Ballot: Fill out your ballot carefully, following the instructions provided.
3. Return Your Ballot: Complete and return your ballot to your local general registrar’s office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. There are 2 ways to return your ballot: 
   1. You may also return your absentee ballot to a drop-off location. For more information on drop off locations in your locality, review the absentee instructions provided in your absentee ballot mailing.
   2. If you are returning your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked on or before election day and received by your general registrar’s office by noon on the third day following the election (In the event that that day is a holiday, the deadline is moved to the following business day).

Learn more information about Virginia’s vote-by-mail rules  https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-absentee/.

No matter how you vote, your vote matters. Make sure your voice is heard.

Thank you for being civically engaged and making an impact!

P.S. – Need more information on voting in Virginia? Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project has you covered. Find out everything you need to know before Election Day  https://bit.ly/cvpvavote.

Click to Copy