Every Veteran, Every Vote, Every Election !
VETERANS FORWARD!
You have served in the armed forces to protect and defend the principles of democracy including, importantly, the right to vote. Registering to vote is obviously Step one. But deciding to vote early, whether absentee or in person, is equally important. As a Veteran, you can then take part in activities designed to encourage others to actively participate in the democratic process to uphold the values you defended, safeguard the integrity of our system and honor the sacrifices veterans have made to protect our democracy. Don’t wait for the fourth quarter on Election Day to get in the game. Absentee and Early Voting is a winning strategy!
REGISTER to vote NOW if you haven’t already.
Efforts are made at the federal and state levels to encourage and facilitate voter registration for all eligible citizens, including veterans. Outreach campaigns, voter registration drives, and laws protecting the voting rights of military personnel are some of the ways that governments work to ensure veterans have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. Go To The Main Menu: Click on TAKE ACTION , then VOTE, to get started.
JOIN the PERMANENT absentee list and make plans to VOTE EARLY by mail or in person.
The permanent absentee list, often referred to as a permanent absentee voter list or permanent mail-in voter list, is a voter registration option available in many states in the United States including Virginia. Being on this list means that you will automatically receive a mail-in or absentee ballot for every election in which you are eligible to vote. This option is designed to make the absentee voting process more convenient for eligible voters. These requirements may include being a registered voter and meeting certain criteria, such as age or disability, that allow you to vote by mail.
In Virginia – as a registered voter, becoming a permanent absentee voter is as easy as checking a box on your application to vote absentee. If it’s your first time voting absentee after registering to vote, additional identity verification is required. Go to the MAIN Menu > TAKE ACTION > VOTE for more details.