Virginia Department of Elections

The witness signature requirement for the March 23, 2021 Special Election has been waived.

Witness signature requirement waived

Voters who believe they may not safely have a witness present while completing the absentee ballot for the March 23, 2021 Special Election for Virginia Senate, 38th District are not required to have a witness present or have a witness sign their ballot envelope. Find out more.>>

Special elections coming in March

Two special elections are scheduled in Virginia in March -- March 23 in the 38th Virginia Senate District and March 30 in Culpeper County.
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