Politics & Government

Want to Vote? Only a Few More Days to Register

Where to register for Virginia's Nov. 5 election - including how to do it online.

By Todd Richissin

If you want to vote in Virginia's Nov. 5 election and haven't registered yet, you have only a few days left.

There may not be a president on this year's ballot, but there is the governor of Virginia.

The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15.

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Both City of Fairfax and Fairfax County residents (as well as all other Virginia residents) can check your registration status and polling place on the website for the Virginia State Board of Elections. 

Voter registration applications sent by mail must be postmarked by Tuesday. Applications are available at the local registrars' offices, the Department of Motor Vehicles or on the board's website.

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