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Timeline of Events for November 4, 2008, General Election
Deadline Dates Notes

Last Day to
Register to Vote

Mon., Oct. 06

Va. Code § 24.2-416 requires that the books be closed the 28 days prior to a general election. The books close at 5 pm on the date shown to the left.

Open 9-5 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 25

Va. Code § 24.2-701(A) requires that the Registrar's Office be open a minimum of 8 hours on the two Saturdays prior to a general election ("except May general elections held in towns").

Last Day to Apply for Absentee Ballot by Mail
5 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 28

Va. Code § 24.2-701(B)(2) requires that all by-mail AB applications be received no later than 5 pm on the seventh day prior to the election.

Open 9–5 p.m.;
Last Day to Apply for Absentee Ballot in Person 5 p.m.

Sat., Nov.01

Va. Code § 24.2-701(A) requires that the Registrar's Office be open a minimum of 8 hours on the two Saturdays prior to a general election ("except May general elections held in towns").

ELECTION DAY!!

Polls open
6 am - 7 pm

Last Day to Return Absentee Ballots*–
7 pm

Tues., Nov. 04

Va. Code § 24.2-709 requires that absentee ballots be returned before the closing of the polls.

*Absentee Ballots may be returned via USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, or any other approved courier service.  Absentee Ballots may also be hand delivered ONLY by the person that received the Absentee Ballot.




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