Bristol VA Elections and Voter Registration

Bristol, Virginia, adding fifth voting location This fall, some residents in the eastern portion of Bristol, Virginia, will vote at a new location. The City Council is in the process of creating a 5th Voting Precinct.

Today is the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate! Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Also, Voters that vote in the Van Pelt precinct will need to go to Highlands Fellowship Church off of Bonham Road to vote today.

Finally, today is the deadline to file to run for local office in the November 5, 2024 General Election.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (276) 645-7318.

Tomorrow is the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate across the Commonwealth. The polling hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at each polling location. Also remember that voters that vote at the Van Pelt precinct will need to go to Highlands Fellowship Church off of Bonham Road for this election. There are signs placed to alert voters of this change. Please call the General Registrar's office at (276) 645-7318 if you have any questions.

Election Official training tonight for the June 18th Republican Primary. When you go to vote, thank the dedicated people that work the polls for us.

Your vote could make the difference in who’s on the November ballot. Vote early through June 15th or vote at your polling location on June 18th. In Virginia, you can vote in either the Democratic or Republican Primary. Mark your calendar, or make your voting plan at Vote.Virginia.gov.

***Attention Updated June 18, 2024 Republican Primary Information:

The Van Pelt precinct located at 350 Spring Hill Terrace will temporarily relocate for the June 18th Republican Primary for U.S. Senate. This change is due to construction work at the polling site.

The new location will be:

Highlands Fellowship Church
(Off of Bonham Road)
134 Commerce Court
Bristol, Virginia 24201

We will be placing signs at both locations about this temporary change. If you have any questions, please contact the General Registrar's office at (276) 645-7318.

Today is the first day of early voting for the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate throughout the Commonwealth. In Bristol, early voting hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except state observed holidays). We will also be open the two Saturdays prior to the election. If you have any questions, contact our office at (276) 645-7318.

There will be a statewide Republican Primary for U.S. Senate on June 18, 2024. Below is the sample ballot for that primary.

Voters that are on the permanent absentee list and selected to receive Republican Primary ballots by mail, should start receiving those starting next week.

Early voting starts on Friday, May 3rd.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (276) 645-7318.

Do you have a plan for voting in the 2024 Presidential Primary?

You can only vote in one primary—the Democratic Party Primary or Republican Party Primary. In Virginia, you don't register to vote by party, so can choose to vote in either one.

Visit Vote.Virginia.gov to learn more.

The Presidential Primaries for both parties are tomorrow in Virginia! You must go to your normal polling location (precinct) tomorrow to cast your ballot. If you need to find where your polling location is, either follow the link below or contact our office at (276) 645-7318.

https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Saturday, March 2nd will be the last day of early voting for the Dual Presidential Primaries in Virginia! Our office is open each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for early voting.

The primary will be held on Tuesday, March 5th. If you choose to vote that day, you will need to go to your normal polling location. The polling hours for Tuesday are from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (276) 645-7318.

It's Election Day 2023! Polls are open in Bristol (and throughout the Commonwealth) from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are unsure of what precinct that you vote in, go to https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/ to look up your polling location or call our office at (276) 645-7318.

Do you have a voting plan?

Do you know how you'll get to the polls? Are you helping someone else get to the polls?

Make a plan to make your voice heard! Visit Vote.Virginia.gov to find all the details about voting in this important election.

Today is the last day of early voting for the November 7, 2023 General Election! Our office is open today from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for early voting and to make final preparations for Election Day.

Tonight is the first of three election official trainings to prepare for the November 7th General Election. The Electoral Board and General Registrar would like to thank all of our hard working, dedicated election officials in the city. Please thank them for their dedication when you vote on Election Day!

Today is the last day to apply for a ballot to be mailed for the November 7, 2023 General Election!

Election Day is just two weeks away! Visit Vote.Virginia.gov for details. Be sure to mark your calendar with these important dates and make a voting plan.

Attention Van Pelt Elementary voters! There is a new road to enter the precinct on Election Day. When traveling down Suncrest Drive from Bonham Road, you will pass the Bristol Virginia Fire Department (Station 3), the next road on the left named "Van Pelt Circle" is the new entrance to the school. Keep in mind that voting is still located in the Van Pelt Elementary gymnasium located at the front entrance to the school. Also, the entrance to the parking lot on the Springhill Terrace side of the school is still available. There will be signs to mark these changes on Election Day. If you have any questions, please call our office at (276) 645-7318.

Every Virginian can vote absentee! No excuses are needed. Request your absentee ballot now at Vote.Virginia.gov

The logic and accuracy testing of the voting equipment being used in the November 7, 2023 General Election in the city is now complete! Pursuant of Virginia Code sections §24.2-632 and §24.2-633, all election equipment being used for voting in each election must be tested prior to each election to ensure it has been programmed correctly and functions accurately. Representatives from the political parties and representatives of independent candidates are invited to attend this event. We appreciate our outstanding team here in Bristol for getting us prepared for November 7th!

REGULAR VOTER REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 16!

If you want to vote with a regular ballot in the November 7th election, register online, in person, or by mail on or before October 16.

All new registrations received after the deadline will vote a provisional ballot.

Learn more at Vote.Virginia.gov.

Embrace your inner early bird. Vote early now through November 4th. You can cast your ballot before Election Day by voting in person at your general registrar's office, by dropping off your completed absentee ballot to your registrar's office, or by mailing in your absentee ballot. Make your voting plan at Vote.Virginia.gov.

Early voting starts today in the Commonwealth for the November 7, 2023 General Election! Bristol Virginia city residents have several convenient options to cast their ballot early. We have a drive-thru window that includes a ballot dropbox for mailed ballots. We also have in person voting inside of City Hall. There is also a ballot dropbox located inside of the lobby of City Hall. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except state observed holidays). We will also be open the two Saturdays preceding the election. If you have any questions or need any assistance, you may call us at (276)645-7318.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th. All 40 seats in the Virginia Senate and all 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates are up for election, as well as many local offices. Are you registered and ready to vote? Learn more at Vote.Virginia.gov.

This week is Disability Voting Rights Week! All polling locations in Virginia have accessible voting equipment. If you are 65+ or have a disability, you can vote curbside at your polling location or during early voting at our office. Our office also has drive-thru voting. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (276) 645-7318.

DISABILITY VOTING RIGHTS WEEK

All voters deserve equal privacy and access to voting. All Virginia polling locations and early voting satellite locations offer voting booths accessible to those with disabilities.

Here is the sample ballot for the November 7, 2023 General Election for Bristol city residents. Ballots will start being mailed next week for anyone that has an absentee ballot application on file with our office. Also, early voting begins Friday, September 22nd! If you have any questions, please contact us at (276) 645-7318.