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Virginia 2021 local ballot measures
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Ballotpedia covered two local ballot measures in Virginia for voters in two cities on one election date.
In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Election dates
November 2
Voters in Richmond decided one local referendum to begin construction for the ONE Casino + Resort owned by Urban One on November 2, 2021. It was defeated. Voters in Virginia Beach decided a bond referendum for flood mitigation. It was approved.
Richmond
• Richmond, Virginia, Casino Authorization Referendum (November 2021): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the construction of a casino (the ONE Casino + Resort owned by Urban One) in Richmond, Virginia. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the construction of a casino (the ONE Casino + Resort owned by Urban One) in Richmond, Virginia. |
Virginia Beach
- See also: Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Virginia Beach, Virginia, Flood Mitigation Bond Referendum (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $567.5 million in general obligation bonds for flood mitigation projects. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $567.5 million in general obligation bonds for flood mitigation projects. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Virginia
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Virginia.
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Poll timesIn Virginia, all polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1] Registration
To vote in Virginia, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of Virginia, and at least 18 years of age.[2] Registration can be completed online, in person at a local voter registration office, or by mail. Voters can also register at the following locations:[2]
The deadline to register is the 11th day before a primary or general election, but a voter may register to voter after this deadline through the state's same-day registration system and vote a provisional ballot.[2][4] Automatic registrationOn April 12, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed SB219 into law, establishing automatic voter registration for individuals conducting business with the Department of Motor Vehicles.[5] Online registration
Virginia has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registrationVirginia allows same-day voter registration in-person at local registrars' offices, satellite early voting sites during the early voting period, and at the precinct on Election Day.[2] Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Virginia, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Verification of citizenshipVirginia does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who makes a materially false statement may be "sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, or up to 12 months in jail and/or fined up to $2,500."[6] All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[7] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThis page, run by the Virginia Department of elections, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsAccording to the Virginia Department of Elections website, voters must present identification or sign a statement, subject to felony penalties, that they are the named registered voter who they claim to be. Voters who do not have identification and do not sign a statement must vote a provisional ballot.[8] The following documents were considered acceptable identification for voting as of October 2025. Click here for the Virginia Department of Elections' page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Election and Voter FAQ," accessed October 9, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Virginia Department of Elections, "How to Register," accessed May 3, 2023 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Same-Day Voter Registration," accessed May 12, 2025
- ↑ Office of the Governor of Virginia, "Governor Northam Signs Sweeping New Laws to Expand Access to Voting," April 12, 2020
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Virginia Voter Registration Application," accessed November 1, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Voting on Election Day," accessed October 9, 2025
