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 22 days before a primary or general election.[2] 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.[4] 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. 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 Department of Elections website, "All voters casting a ballot in-person will be asked to show one form of identification. Any voter who does not present acceptable identification may instead sign a statement, subject to felony penalties, that they are the named registered voter who they claim to be. Any voter who does not present acceptable identification or sign this statement must vote a provisional ballot."[5][6] The following documents were considered acceptable identification for voting as of May 2023:[5]
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Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Election and Voter FAQ," accessed May 3, 2023
- ↑ 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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- ↑ Office of the Governor of Virginia, "Governor Northam Signs Sweeping New Laws to Expand Access to Voting," April 12, 2020
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Voter identification, "Voting on Election Day," accessed May 3, 2023
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Voting on Election Day," accessed May 3, 2023
