Politics & Government

Absentee Voting Begins Friday

Request a ballot to be mailed to you or vote in person before the election.

The election is Nov. 6, but if you're not going to be here, don't sweat it. You can vote absentee.

Absentee voting begins Friday for Prince William County area residents. You have the option of showing up in person at the election office starting Friday or by mailing in your ballot. 

To have a ballot mailed to you, print the Absentee Ballot Application, fill it out, and mail it to PWC Voter Registration and Elections 9250 Lee Avenue, Suite 1 Manassas, VA 20110, or fax it to 703-792-4973 (reserved fax number for absentee applications) or 703-792-6461. Or, send it via email to AbsenteeVoting@pwcgov.org.

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Some valid excuses for voting absentee that will pass muster, according to the State Board of Elections:

  • Persons with a physical disability or illness
  • If you're on personal or professional business or vacation
  • For caretakers of confined family members
  • For people who are confined awaiting trial or by conviction of a misdemeanor
  • For active duty members of the uniformed service, or merchant marines, their spouses or dependents
  • For those serving as an election official
  • For students or their spouses. 
  • For a full list of those who can vote absentee, click here. 

Where to vote absentee in person:

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9250 Lee Avenue, Suite 1, Manassas, VA 20110
Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Late Thursdays (Oct. 11 to Nov. 1): until 7 p.m.
Saturdays (Oct. 13 and 20): 9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays (Oct. 27 and Nov. 3): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DMV in Woodbridge: 2731 Caton Hill Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192
Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Late Thursdays (Oct. 11 to Nov. 1): until 7 p.m.
Saturdays (Sept. 22 to Oct. 20): 8 a.m. to noon
Saturdays (Oct. 27 and Nov. 3): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Haymarket Town Hall: 15000 Washington St., Haymarket, VA 20169
Mondays & Thursdays (Oct. 22 to Nov. 1): 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays (Oct. 22 to Nov. 2): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays (Oct. 20 to Nov. 3): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

James J. McCoart Administration Building: 1 County Complex Ct., Prince William, VA 22192
Mondays to Thursdays (Oct. 22 to Nov. 1): 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fridays (Oct. 26 and Nov. 2): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday (Oct. 20): 9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays (Oct. 27 to Nov. 3): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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