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What We Do

The Office of Elections conducts elections for eligible voters in Prince William County. We are responsible for registering voters, mailing ballots to voters who request them, conducting in person voting, and training election officers to assist voters at the polls. To make that happen, our staff adheres to more than 400 pages of Virginia Code and works with more than 1,000 members of your community. We work to ensure that elections are fair, safe, and accurate.

 

Our work is overseen by the PWC Electoral Board, a 3-member board compromised of members from both political parties. The Board is responsible for hiring the General Registrar, appointing election officers, certifying elections, and other various duties. They meet routinely and meetings are posted on the website and open to the public.

Register

Voters must register to be eligible to vote. Registration must be completed no less than 10 days prior to an election.

You do not need to re-register ahead of every election unless you have made updates to your information.

Vote by Mail

The most convenient voting option. Mail ballots will only be sent to those who request them.

Get a ballot for one election, or opt-in to receive a ballot every election. 

Apply today so that you are ready for the next election.

Get Involved

Elections do not happen without the people who volunteer to run them.

 

Apply to become an Election officer today. The base-level stipend is $200, with opportunities for promotion after two elections.​

Holiday Closure Schedule

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November 27 - Thanksgiving, Prince William County Holiday

November 28 - Black Friday, Prince William County Holiday

December 24 - Christmas Eve, Prince William County Holiday

December 25 - Christmas Day, Prince William County Holiday

December 26 - Staff Training Day, Office Closed

January 1 - New Year's Day, Prince William County Holiday

January 2 - Staff Training Day, Office Closed

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Your Elections, Secured.

The Office of Elections utilizes many layers of security and exercises diligence in assuring each election is accurate and fair.

 

View the primers on our Election Security page to learn more about how elections are secured in Prince William County.

New Prince William County "I Voted" Stickers

Weather and Closure Policy

Unless otherwise noted, the Prince William County Office of Elections adheres to the Prince William County Operations Policy.

For the latest information, please visit https://www.pwcva.gov/department/emergency.

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