Community Corner
Fredericksburg Local Election Pushed Back To May 19
Gov. Northam announced Friday, April 24 that he will push back the state's municipal elections from May 5 to May 19.
April 2, 2020
April 24 update: Gov. Northam announced Friday, April 24 that he will push back the state’s municipal elections from May 5 to May 19, after the legislature rejected his plan to postpone them until November. Absentee voting by mail is strongly encouraged. See more details on the Voter Registar’s webpage.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all Fredericksburg voters may vote at home, via an absentee ballot. All voters qualify to vote at home, but all must apply by completing an application. If you want a ballot you should apply now. Do not wait. Apply online here: Voter Registrar’s webpage. If you do not have internet access, please call 540-372-1030 and request an application be mailed to you.
Absentee applications completed online are automatically submitted. All other applications may be returned via fax, email, or mail delivery. Voter Registrar’s Office contact information: email: vote@vote.fredericksburgva.gov or call: 540-372-1030.
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The last day to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is May 12, 2020, but it is strongly recommended to apply now.
MAY 19, 2020 LOCAL GENERAL ELECTION - Absentee Application (PDF)
Election for Mayor, At-large City Council, and At-large School Board - May 5, 2020 Sample Ballot (PDF) (Now May 19)
This press release was produced by the City of Fredericksburg. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
