• Virginia does NOT mail sample ballots to all registered voters or reminders to vote. Only a few states mail sample ballots to every voter.
• Only voters on Virginia's Permanent Absentee Ballot List automatically receive a ballot by mail before each election — this acts as their reminder.
• Local offices in James City County, Williamsburg, and York County post sample ballots online; they do not mail them out. Check your local registrar’s website for sample ballots.

• If you sign up for the Permanent Absentee (Vote-by-Mail) List, you’ll get your official ballot with Instructions for completion & return and the return envelopes.
• Ballots are mailed early enough so you have time to vote.
• Your local registrar may add instructions.

• Official websites: Visit Virginia Department of Elections and your local registrar website.
• Sign up for local newsletters.
• Signup for text alerts (if available) from organizations that promote voting.
• Add election dates to your personal calendar.
• Follow nonpartisan trusted civic groups.
• Check local media & libraries for guides and deadlines.

Some organizations reach out by text, phone, events, or canvassing to remind you to vote:

Nonpartisan, Civic/Traditional:

• League of Women Voters of Virginia and local Leagues in Virginia – Trusted nonpartisan resource for voter registration and education.
• Local Chambers of Commerce – Sometimes host candidate forums and encourage voter participation.
• Veterans’ and Service Organizations – e.g., American Legion, VFW, Rotary, Kiwanis; may host registration tables.
• Faith Communities – Many congregations run nonpartisan registration drives as part of civic engagement.

Nonpartisan, Civic/Progressive Leaning:

• New Virginia Majority - New Virginia Majority – Strong grassroots canvassing, voter registration, and GOTV.
• Virginia Civic Engagement Table (VCET) - Coordinates dozens of grassroots organizations to expand voter participation.
• Virginia Student Power Network – Student-led campus organizing, peer-to-peer outreach.
• National digital outreach partners:
• Vote.org - Large-scale texts/emails; Virginia deadlines included.
• When We All Vote - High-profile national campaign with Virginia partnerships.
• Rock the Vote - Youth-focused national brand with reminders and registration tools.

Disabled voters make up a large share of the electorate (about 1 in 6 voters nationwide), but face more barriers than most other groups.

These non-partisan groups focus on accessibility, rights education, and removing systemic barriers to voting.They help ensure disabled voices are heard at the ballot box:

• REV UP Virginia – Statewide coalition encouraging voter registration and turnout
• disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) – Educates voters and monitors polling place accessibility
• AAPD’s REV UP Campaign – hosts National initiative hosting Disability Voting Rights Week
• SABE GoVoter Project – Peer-led organizing by self-advocates with developmental disabilities
• VoteRiders – Provides assistance with obtaining valid voter IDs