Politics & Government

5 Things to Know to Vote in Today's Republican Presidential Primary

Two candidates on the ballot

Today is Super Tuesday. Virginia is one of 10  states holding a Republican presidential primary tomorrow. More than 400 delegates are at stake.

Here are 5 things to help you cast your ballot:

1. Any registered voter can vote today. Virginia does not register voters by party.

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2. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

3. You can verify your registration and polling place information by visiting the Virginia State Board of Elections.

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4. Candidates: Cong. Ron Paul, R-Texas, Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor. Virginia residents Rick Santorum, who lives in Great Fall,s and Newt Gingrich who lives in McLean. did not qualify for the ballot.

5. Voter ID Requirement: Virginia voters are reminded that legislation adopted by the 2000 Virginia General Assembly requires them to provide identification (ID) at the polls (or to sign an Affirmation of Identity) in order to vote.

Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

  • Virginia Voter Information Card
  • Virginia driver's license or special identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Valid United States passport
  • Military ID card
  • Any Federal, state or local government-issued ID card
  • Employer-issued photo ID card
  • Social Security card

A voter who fails to bring acceptable ID to the polls may still vote after signing, under oath, an Affirmation of Identity, which is the voter's certification in writing that the name and address information provided to the election officials at the polling place is correct.


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