Voter Registration

Next election:  November 4, 2008 General

    
   

Deadlines for registering to vote and absentee voting:

Last day to register is Monday, October 6, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Last day to submit absentee application by mail is Tuesday, Cctober 28, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Last day to vote absentee in person is Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 5:00 pm

Lisa P. Wooten, CPGR
63 Courthouse Square
Post Office Box 292
Lovingston, VA  22949
PH:  434-263-4068
FAX:  434-263-8601
EMAIL:  lwooten@nelsoncounty.org



Click here for the Nelson County Voter Precinct Map

Nelson County Electoral Board:
David C. McBee, Chairman
Michael K. Crabill, Vice-Chairman
Susan C. Gardner, Secretary

Nelson County is located in:
Congressional District 05 Representative is Virgil H. Goode, Jr.
Senatorial District 25 Representative is Creigh Deeds
House of Delegates District 059 Representative is Watkins M. Abbitt, Jr.

Mission:  To provide voter registration information:  polling place locations and districts, local, federal and national election information, provide voter education through the high school government classes, certify local candidates through their filings and petitions, and campaign contribution reports and trains officers of election

Public Services:
Voter registration
Absentee voting
Election information - voter turnout, election results
Purchase of voter lists
Provide contact information for elected officials
Denial of voter registration

FAQs
How do I register to vote?  Deadline for Voter Registration is 29 prior to election day.  For mail registration, postmarks are acceptable before the 29 days.
Register to vote by downloading forms from the State Board of Elections website, call registrar for forms, DMV offices.

I have been convicted of a felony; how do I get my voting rights restored?If you've been convicted of a felony, you can't register to vote unless your civil rights have been restored by the Governor or other appropriate authority.  For assistance in having your voting rights restored, contact the Clemency Representative with the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth at 804-786-2441

If your voting rights have been taken away by a court through a mental competency proceeding, those rights may be restored by the court.

I'm in college, out of town working, have poor health, how do I get an absentee ballot?
Contact the Voter Registrar's office to request an absentee ballot application be sent to you or download an application from the website at:  www.sbe.state.virginia.gov

What precinct do I vote in?The county is divided into 5 voting districts.  Call the Registrars office if you are unfamiliar or un sure of where to go vote.  You will also find this information on your Virginia's Voter Registration Card issued to you when you registered to vote

Who is my local Board of Supervisor member?
Currently there are 5 Board of Supervisor members:
North District:           Thomas D. "Tommy" Harvey
East District:             Allen M. Hale
South District:           Joe Dan Johnson
West District:            Thomas H. "Tommy" Bruguiere, Jr.
Central District:         Constance Brennan

    School board members:
    North District:            John C. Kirchner
    East District:              Cynthia Lachance
    South District:            Jane Mays Bibb
    West District:             J. David Parr
    Central District:          Stuart C. "Stu" Armstrong

Where are the polling places in the County:
Each district has their own polling place or places.  The following is a list of current polling places and addresses.  Please refer to the county precinct map, voter card, or call the Registrar's office for correct polling place in your appropriate district.

All polling place locations open at 6:00AM and close at 7:00PM each election.

    North District:  Rockfish Valley Fire Dept. Bldg.  11100 Rockfish Valley Hwy.
    East District:  Lovingston Precinct:     Lovingston Fire Dept. Bldg.    53 Baker Lane
    Schuyler Precinct:  Waltons Mtn. Community Ctr.    6484 Rockfish River Rd.
    South District:  Shipman Precinct:  Shipman Civic Center   21 Nelson Avenue
    Gladstone Precinct: Gladstone Rescue Squad Bldg.  8834 Richmond Hwy.
    West District:  Roseland Precinct: Roseland Rescue Squad Bldg. 7745 Patrick          Henry Hwy.
    Montebello Precinct:     Montebello Fire Dept. Bldg.    119 Fork Mountain Lane
    Central District:  Faber Precinct: Nelson Co. Rescue Squad Bldg.  8301 Irish                 Road
    Nellysford Precinct: Tuckahoe Primary School   443 Monocan Drive

    How do I place a referendum on the ballot?
You will need at least 5% of the total Registered voters signatures on petitions of the county in order to have an issue placed on the ballot.  You should contact a lawyer to help you word your petitions correctly and file them with the Clerk of Circuit Court.  For more information contact the State Board of Elections at 1-800-552-9745 or at  http://www.sbe.virginia.gov


    How can I become an officer of election?
    Contact the Registrar or any member of the Electoral Board or one of the local party    chairpersons

Forms can be found on the State Board of Elections website:
 http://www.sbe.virginia.gov