Voter Registration / Elections

Responsibilities

The Office of the General Registrar and Electoral Board of Pittsylvania County strives to promote the highest level of service to the citizens of the commonwealth by providing equitable opportunities to register and vote; and by maintaining accurate records relating to voter registration, elections, election officials, and candidates. We are committed to promoting democracy and public trust in our endeavors to ensure fair and impartial elections.

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The Elections Center is located at 18 Depot Street, Chatham, VA 24531.

Statewide Democratic Primary Election Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Public Notice - Early Voting Locations

Sample Ballot

• In-person early voting begins on April 23, 2021 and will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  As well as Saturday, May 29th and Saturday June 5th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• To register, update or change voter registration, deadline is May 17, 2021.
• The last day to apply for a ballot by mail, May 28, 2021. The completed application must be in the office by 5 p.m.
• The last day to vote early in-person: Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• All county polling places will be open on June 8, 2021  from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Upcoming Elections / Deadlines

Local Offices

• Running for Office: Any Registered voter that wishes to run for office a candidate for an open seat, may contact the office for more information.  The deadline to file to run for office is Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 7 pm.

General Election: Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  

• The last day to get registered or make changes is 22 days before a Primary or General Election and shorter for special elections to fill vacancies. 
• In-Person Early Voting begins 45 days before the Election in which you wish to vote, visit our office to vote early in-person.
   Additional Hours: The Saturday before a Primary and two Saturdays before a General.
• Last day of In-Person Early Voting, The Saturday before Election Day.
• The last day to request to Vote by Mail is 11 days before Election Day, which is the Second Friday before Election Day.

Voter Registration / Voting / Candidate Information

• Register to vote
• View or update your voter registration record
• Where do I vote?
• Offices we elect, terms and election date information
• Become a candidate- Run for state or local office
• More Voting information can be found at the Virginia Department of Elections website

Election Officials Wanted!  

Be a part of making history! Citizens serving as an Officer of Elections will receive training and compensation. To learn more about becoming an Officer of Elections contact our office by phone at 434-432-7971 or by email at Kelly.keesee@pittgov.org.