Participate in the 2024 Election
Register, update your registration, and vote!
Register to VoteStudents have a decision about where to register to vote. You have a right to register to vote at the address you consider the place where you live, whether that is your family’s home or the place where you attend school. You should update your registration anytime this home address changes, including when you move to new on-campus housing or off-campus. You may only be registered and vote in one location. (Source: Fair Elections Center) You may register to vote online in Virginia or in your home state, if not Virginia. The Voter Engagement Committee has partnered with the City of Williamsburg Voter Registrar, James City County Voter Registrar, and the League of Women Voters to provide nonpartisan on-campus voter registration and opportunities to update your voter record. |
On-Campus Voter Registration Opportunities
September 9, 7 PM -7:30/45 PM: Voter Engagement Information Session- Come Learn How to Support Non-Partisan Voter Registration and Voter Information, Sadler Center James Room September 10, 10 am – 2 pm: School of Law The deadline to register to vote to avoid provisional ballot status on election day is October 15 at 5 pm. You may register after this date, through Election Day, and vote using a provisional ballot (PDF). |
Vote EarlyVoting early allows you to choose a convenient time for you, and it’s often less crowded than Election Day – which helps you and those who are working at the polls. In-person voting begins September 20 at all Virginia voting locations.
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Vote Absentee by MailYou may apply to vote absentee by mail in Virginia. October 25 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot. If you are registered outside of Virginia, check your state’s regulations. |
Vote on Election Day, November 5November 5 is your last chance to vote in the 2024 election. If you have not yet registered to vote, you can participate in Same Day Voter Registration and vote with a provisional ballot, which will be counted after confirming your eligibility to register. |
Live On Campus? Here's Where You'll VoteAll on-campus residents who are registered to vote in Williamsburg and vote in-person will do so at one of two polling locations. Find your polling location based on your residence hall (.pdf). The Stryker Precinct votes at the Williamsburg Community Building located at 401 North Boundary Street; the Matoaka Precinct votes at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, located at 500 Jamestown Road. |
Apply to Be an Elections OfficerLearn about the position of Elections Officer and contact information to apply. |
What’s On the Ballot?You can use Vote 411’s Voter’s Guide or Ballotpedia to see what’s on your ballot and learn more about some candidates. In the 2024 Virginia elections, you can elect officials for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and for President. You may also participate in special State Legislature elections, municipal government elections, and decide on ballot measures. Learn more about presidential, senate, and congressional candidates at Vote Smart. |
Local Candidate Articles, Interviews, & Election GuidesNovember 2024 Election Information, WY Daily Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press 2024 Election Guide "Williamsburg City Council candidates discuss their top priorities, possible school system split," Virginia Gazette "In 1st District race, Wittman aims to maintain winning streak," Daily Press |
| City of Williamsburg Council Forum - Oct. 14, 2024 (5 PM) Sadler Center/Commonwealth Auditorium |
Learn more about voting in Virginia. Events, dates, and times of campus events are subject to change.
