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2020 Election Information
Roanoke City’s next election will be the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Voters have three options for voting in the November 3 General Election.
1. Voters can vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3 at the precinct in which they are registered. Voters can check their voter registration information at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation .
2. Voters can vote early in person at the office of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 317 Kimball Avenue NE, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm beginning Friday September 18 as well as Saturdays October 24 and 31. Early voting concludes at 5 pm on Saturday, October 31.
3. Any voter who desires to vote in the November 3, 2020 General Election is strongly encouraged to apply for a ballot to vote by mail. Completed vote by mail ballot applications must be received by Friday, October 23 at 5 pm. Voters can apply for a vote by mail ballot online at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation.
Ballots returned in person can only be accepted from the voter to whom the ballot was issued.
Voter questions can be directed to registrar@roanokeva.gov or to 540.853.2281.
SAMPLE BALLOT
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Deadlines for November 3, 2020 Election
| Friday, September 18, 2020 |
In-person Early Voting at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections begins
and continues Monday through Friday.
§ 24.2-612
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8 am - 5 pm |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2020 |
Deadline: Last day to register to vote in the November 3, 2020 General Election.
Online registration deadline is 11:59 pm. § 24.2-416, 24.2-419, & 24.2-420.1 |
5 pm |
| Friday, October 23, 2020 |
Deadline: Last day to apply via online, fax, or mail for a ballot to be mailed. § 24.2-701
|
5 pm |
| Saturdays, October 24 and 31, 2020 |
Office of Voter Registration and Elections open for in-person early voting.
Deadline: October 31 is the last day to vote early in person. Early voting will be conducted at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections. § 24.2-703.2
|
8 am - 5 pm |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
Election Day voting hours.
Deadline to return ballots issued by mail is 7 pm. Ballots returned in person can only
be received from the person to whom the ballot was issued.
Proper ID is required for returning a ballot in person. Mailed ballots must be post-marked no later than November 3, 2020 § 24.2-603 |
6 am - 7 pm |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2020 |
Provisional Ballot Meeting
Canvass
§ 24.2-653 & 24.2-671
|
3 pm |
| Friday, November 6, 2020 |
Deadline: Provisional No ID voter must provide a copy of acceptable ID via fax,
email, mail, or in person to Office of Voter Registration and Elections.
§ 24.2-643 & 24.2-653
Last day mailed ballots that have been post-marked on or before November 3, 2020 can be counted. |
Noon |
Deadlines for June 23, 2020 Election
| Friday, May 8, 2020 |
In-person absentee Voting at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections begins and continues Monday through Friday. Please note Roanoke City municipal offices are currently closed to the public. Voters wishing to vote in person at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections can do so via curbside voting. When municipal offices are reopened to the public, in person absentee voting will be available inside the office. § 24.2-612 |
8 am - 5 pm |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2020 |
Deadline: Last day to register to vote in the June 23, 2020 Primary Election.
Online registration deadline is 11:59 pm
§ 24.2-416, 24.2-419, & 24.2-420.1 |
5 pm |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2020 |
Deadline: Last day to apply via online, fax, or mail for an Absentee Ballot to be mailed.
§ 24.2-701
|
5 pm |
| Saturday, June 20, 2020 |
Office of Voter Registration and Elections open for in-person absentee voting.
Deadline: Last day for qualified voters to apply in person for an absentee ballot. Application must be completed at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections. § 24.2-703.2 |
8 am - 5 pm |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2020 |
Election Day voting hours .
Deadline to return absentee ballots is 7 pm. Ballots returned in person can only be received from the
person to whom the ballot was issued. A photo ID is required for returning a ballot in person.
§ 24.2-603 |
6 am 7 pm |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2020 |
Provisional Ballot Meeting
Canvass
§ 24.2-653 & 24.2-671
|
3 pm |
| Friday, June 26, 2020 |
Deadline: Provisional No ID voter must provide a copy of acceptable photo ID via fax, email, mail, or in person by noon the Office of Voter Registration and Elections. § 24.2-643 & 24.2-653
|
Noon |
Deadlines for March 3, 2020 Election
| Date | Deadline/Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 17, 2020 |
In-person absentee Voting at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections begins and
continues Monday through Friday.
§ 24.2-612
|
8 am - 5 pm |
| Monday, February 10, 2020 |
Deadline: Last day to register to vote in the March 3, 2020 Primary Election.
Online registration deadline is 11:59 pm § 24.2-416, 24.2-419, & 24.2-420.1
|
5 pm |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
Deadline: Last day to apply via online, fax, or mail for an Absentee Ballot to be mailed.
§ 24.2-701
|
5 pm |
| Saturday, February 29, 2020 |
Office of Voter Registration and Elections open for in-person absentee voting.
Deadline: Last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot. Application must be completed at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections.
§ 24.2-703.2
|
8 am - 5 pm |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2020 |
Election Day voting hours .
Deadline to return absentee ballots is 7 pm. Ballots returned in person can only be received from the
person to whom the ballot was issued. A photo ID is required for returning a ballot in person.
§ 24.2-603
|
6 am - 7 pm |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2020 |
Provisional Ballot Meeting
Canvass
§ 24.2-653 & 24.2-671
|
3 pm |
| Friday, March 6, 2020 |
Deadline: Provisional No ID voter must provide a copy of acceptable photo ID via fax, email, mail, or in person to Office of Voter Registration and Elections.
§ 24.2-643 & 24.2-653
|
Noon |