Election Day 2014 Checklist for Alexandria Voters

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, there is a General Election for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and a Proposed Amendment to the Virginia Constitution. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here are some tips from the City for Alexandria voters:

Confirm Your Polling Place

Virginia law requires voters to vote in their home precinct. Alexandria voters who want to confirm their polling place can go tohttp://alexandriava.gov/Elections and click “Am I Registered and Where do I Vote?” Voters may also verify their information by calling the Voter Registration Office at 703.746.4050.

Know What’s on the Ballot

Review a sample ballot prior to Election Day, http://alexandriava.gov/Elections. In Alexandria, the November ballot includes:

· U.S. Senate

• Ed W. Gillespie, Republican,http://www.edforsenate.com
• Mark R. Warner, Democrat,http://www.markwarnerva.com
• Robert C. Sarvis, Libertarian,http://www.robertsarvis.com

· U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District

• Micah K. Edmond - Republican, http://www.micahedmond.com
• Donald S. Beyer, Jr. - Democrat, http://www.friendsofdonbeyer.com
• Jeffrey S. Carson - Libertarian, http://www.jeffreycarson.com
• Gerard C. “Gerry” Blais III - Independent Greens, http://gerryblaisforcongress.weebly.com/
• Gwendolyn J. Beck - Independent, http://www.gwendolynbeck.com

Proposed Amendment to the Virginia Constitution

Make Sure You Have Photo ID

Virginia voters must show an acceptable form of photo identification when voting, for example a Virginia Driver’s License, US Passport, or Military ID. You can review the complete list of acceptable ID at http://alexandriava.gov/Elections,

Voters who do not have one of these IDs may apply for a free Voter Photo ID Card from Alexandria’s Voter Registration Office. All voters who apply for this free ID will receive a Temporary ID which they may use to vote in their precinct on Election Day. The Office is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, and on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voters who do not bring a photo ID when voting may still vote a provisional ballot. They have until noon on November 7 to 1) deliver a copy of their photo ID to the Voter Registration Office or 2) appear in-person at the office to apply for a free Voter Photo ID Card and request a Temporary ID to meet the ID requirement for the November election.