RICHMOND, VA. — The deadline is approaching for Virginians planning to vote by absentee ballot. The State Board of Elections says the deadline to apply to vote by absentee ballot for the Nov. 2 election is Oct. 26 by mail. Virginians looking to vote by absentee ballot in person can apply and vote by Oct. 30.
There are more than 18 different ways to qualify to vote by absentee ballot. That information and an application are available on the State Board of Elections website.
Officials are encouraging qualified voters to consider voting by absentee ballot to make sure they are able to take part in the election.
The board says there are currently more than five million voters registered in Virginia.
Online: www.sbe.virginia.gov
