It’s voting time: Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls
Before heading out to the polls to vote Tuesday, here are
some things you need to know:
some things you need to know:
The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Your polling place might
have changed since the last time you voted. Visit the Virginia State Board of Elections website to find out where to go.
have changed since the last time you voted. Visit the Virginia State Board of Elections website to find out where to go.
You will need to bring an acceptable ID, but you won’t have
to provide a photo ID. If a poll worker asks you to produce a photo ID or you have any other problem when trying to
vote, call 703/573-6811. The Fairfax County Democratic Committee has assigned
attorneys to some of the polling places to watch for irregularities.
to provide a photo ID. If a poll worker asks you to produce a photo ID or you have any other problem when trying to
vote, call 703/573-6811. The Fairfax County Democratic Committee has assigned
attorneys to some of the polling places to watch for irregularities.
These are acceptable IDs:
- Virginia voter registration card.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license.
- Military ID.
- Any federal, Virginia state, or local government-issued ID.
- Employer-issued photo ID card.
- Concealed handgun permit.
- Valid student ID issued by an institution of higher
education located in Virginia. - Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or
paycheck with the name and address of the voter. - A Social Security card.
If you don’t have one of those IDs, you can vote with a
provisional ballot. You will then have to submit a copy of an acceptable ID to
the Fairfax County Office of Elections by noon on Friday (by email, fax,
regular mail, or in person), or your vote won’t count. Visit the State Board of Elections website for more information.
provisional ballot. You will then have to submit a copy of an acceptable ID to
the Fairfax County Office of Elections by noon on Friday (by email, fax,
regular mail, or in person), or your vote won’t count. Visit the State Board of Elections website for more information.
By this time, voters should have a clear idea of the candidates they’re supporting, but might not be well-informed about the other issues on
the ballot.
the ballot.
Question #1 would amend the Virginia Constitution to make it
more difficult for the state to take private property through eminent
domain.
more difficult for the state to take private property through eminent
domain.
A state law enacted in 2007 already prohibits the use of
eminent domain for private, commercial development, so a constitutional
amendment isn’t needed. What’s more, this amendment goes way
beyond that law by allowing business owners to demand payment for potential
lost profits, which would drive up taxpayer’s costs for new roads or other public
projects.
eminent domain for private, commercial development, so a constitutional
amendment isn’t needed. What’s more, this amendment goes way
beyond that law by allowing business owners to demand payment for potential
lost profits, which would drive up taxpayer’s costs for new roads or other public
projects.
The ballot will also have four Fairfax County bond issues:
for parks, public safety facilities, libraries, and flood prevention in the
Huntington area.
for parks, public safety facilities, libraries, and flood prevention in the
Huntington area.
