Make your vote count in person or as an absentee

Voters in Prince William County will be going to the polls for the Nov. 4 general election to cast their ballots for president, one U.S. senator, and three U.S. representatives.

Residents who have never registered to vote or have recently changed addresses should check with their local registrar’s office to ensure that voter information is accurate and up to date. Residents can also check their voter registration status at http://www.sbe.virginia.gov.

WHERE TO REGISTER
U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old on or before Nov. 4, live in Virginia and have never been convicted of a felony are eligible to vote in the Commonwealth on Election Day.

Residents may register at the following locations:

• Prince William Registrar’s Office, 9252 Lee Ave., Manassas, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 703-792-6470.

• Any Department of Motor Vehicles office or library.

• Manassas Registrar’s Office, 9025 Center St., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 703-257-8230.

• Manassas Park Registrar’s Office, 1 Park Center Court, Office of the Registrar, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 703-335-8806.

• Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas campus, 6901 Sudley Road, Manassas, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 703-357-6630.

• Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge campus, 15200 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 703-878-5700.

• Registration applications are available at the McCoart Administration Center, 1 County Complex Court, off Prince William Parkway, and the Sudley North Government Center, 7987 Ashton Ave., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

After registration, residents will receive a voter registration card in the mail. Residents can register anywhere in the state, but each voter’s card will list the precinct and district in which he or she votes.

The deadline to register for the Nov. 4 election is Oct. 6.

Voters can cast an absentee ballot 30 to 45 days before the election at the registrar’s office. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. To obtain an absentee ballot application, contact your local registrar’s office.