Election 101: Virginia voting basics
While every year is Election Year in Virginia, 2024 is particularly consequential, with a presidential and U.S. Senate race on ballots this fall.
Ahead of November, Radio IQ's news team is focusing on the facts about voting— from registration to tabulation to certification. You'll find those stories here, along with other resources, to ensure your voice is heard on and leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th.
Ahead of November, Radio IQ's news team is focusing on the facts about voting— from registration to tabulation to certification. You'll find those stories here, along with other resources, to ensure your voice is heard on and leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th.
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Whether you vote in person or absentee, early or on Election Day, you’ll be given a ballot on which you cast your vote. Here's a look at what’s involved in the creation, distribution, and recording of ballots and the voting machines used at your polling place.
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According to Virginia’s Department of Elections there were about 6.1 million registered voters in the state as of the 2023 general election.
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“For most people, politics is a sideshow, voting is a burden and for many of them, doing other things civically is a burden cause they’re just trying to get by and live their lives,” Charles Stewart with MIT's Election Lab told Radio IQ.
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Registrars in Virginia are looking to find a little more help before November.