Republican Club of Greater Reston

Republican Club of Greater RestonBill Cinnamond, President

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Absentee voting

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If you are unable to vote in person at your polling place on Election Day, you may vote by absentee ballot.

ABSENTEE VOTING OPEN

For 2012 Presidential primary

Vote in person: OPEN
At County Govt. Center & satellite offices
Open from Fri., Jan. 20, to Sat., Mar. 3
(See more on voting absentee in person)
-- OR --
Vote by mail: OPEN
Application deadline is Tue., Feb. 28
Return completed ballot by Tue., Mar. 6
(See more on voting absentee by mail)

Absentee voting is available for all public elections, including general elections (held in November), primary elections (held in June) and special elections (when called).

NOTE: Absentee voting does not apply to internal elections run by the Republican Party, such as County Committee meetings, party canvasses, district conventions and state conventions.

Who is eligible

In order to vote absentee, a voter must meet one of the allowable criteria. (Virginia does not allow unrestricted "early voting".) Reasons for voting absentee include:

illness or physical disability
absence from the County (for school, military duty, business, vacation)
work schedule
religious conflicts
caretaker obligations

See complete list of eligibility criteria from Fairfax County and the State Board of Elections.

How to vote absentee

A voter must apply to vote absentee. Ballots may be cast in either of the following ways:

By mail: Each step of the absentee voting process (application, ballot) is handled by mail. Requires adequate time for mail delivery. Read more about voting absentee by mail.
In person: All steps are handled in one visit to a County absentee voting facility. Read more about voting absentee in person.

Questions on voting absentee?
If you'd like more information about procedures, or assistance in obtaining your ballot, please contact RCGR or the Fairfax County Republican Committee.