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P.O. Box 922, 24450
540-462-3700
fax: 540-463-5310
Boards & Commissions
- Architectural Review Board
- Cemetery Advisory Board
- Community Council
- Community Services Board
- Disabilities Services Board
- Board of Equalization
- Industrial Development Authority
- Jail Commission
- Library, Rockbridge Regional
- Maury Service Authority
- Planning Commission
- Public Safety Communications Board
- School Board
- Shenandoah Valley Workforce Investment Board (Home page)
- Social Services Board
- Threshold
- Tree Board
- Board of Zoning Appeals
VOTER REGISTRAR
ABOUT ELECTIONS IN VIRGINIA
November General Elections
Statewide general elections are held each year on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November for the purpose of electing federal or state executive and legislative representatives. Local elected representatives may also appear on the November general election ballot. The election schedule for federal and state offices is as follows:
Federal Offices |
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| Office | Term | Next Election |
| President & Vice President of the United States | Four years | 2012 |
| United States Senate | Six years; two seats staggered terms |
2011 |
| House of Representatives | Two years | 2010 |
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| Office | Term | Next Election |
| Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General | Four years | 2009 |
| Virginia Senate | Four years | 2011 |
| Virginia House of Delegates | Two years | 2009 |
Most counties and cities also elect Constitutional officers -- offices prescribed by the Constitution of Virginia, unless the county or city's charter provides otherwise -- in November general elections. These offices are Sheriff, Attorney for the Commonwealth, Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue, and Clerk of the Circuit Court. These offices are usually elected in odd-numbered years and serve for four-year terms, except the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which serves an eight-year term.
Lexington elects the Mayor and City Council members in the November General Election of each even numbered year. Officials take office January 1 and serve 4 year staggered terms.
Primary Elections
The Democratic and Republican Parties may choose to select their nominees for offices in November general elections through primary elections. Primaries, if held, are always on the second Tuesday in June.Special Elections
Special elections are held when a vacancy occurs in any elected office or when a referendum election is called. Depending upon the timing of the vacancy or the call for the referendum, a special election may take place on the same day as a general election. Special elections are always held on Tuesdays. [top]
On Election Day the polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. If you are waiting in line when the polls close, you will be allowed to vote. [top]
All Lexington residents live in the Lexington precinct and vote at The Life Saving Crew Building on Spotswood Drive. The voter card mailed to each voter when he/she registers identifies the polling place. If you have a question, contact the Voter Registrar office. [top]
Do I have to show identification at the polls?
Virginia law requires that all Virginia voters show some form of identification when they go to the polls to vote. A voter can use the voter registration card, Virginia driver's license, social security card, any identification card issued by a federal, state or local government agency, or any employer identification card with a photograph.
If you forget to bring identification to the polls, you will still be permitted to vote! You just need to sign a statement affirming your identity. [top]
How do I get election results for Lexington and other Virginia localities?
The Virginia State Board of Elections posts unofficial election results as soon as they are available from the precincts. Official results are available 7 days after the election. [top]