HoosVoting.org
"I'm registered in Charlottesville."
You can either switch your registration to your permanent address (for most people, their parent's address) or keep it in Charlottesville.
Here are some ways to think about how to decide.
Here are some ways to think about how to decide.
Stay registered in Charlottesville because...
- Charlottesville is in a competitive Congressional district
- Virginia is a swing state
- It may be easier for you to vote here rather than travel elsewhere in Virginia to vote
Or, re-register at your permanent address if these are all true:
#1) Your permanent address is in another competitive Virginia district or swing state.
- This year, the other districts in Virginia that are considered to be competitive are the 2nd and 7th (according to The Cook Political Report). See if your existing registration is in one of those districts here.
- These states have a >1% likelihood to swing the presidential election, according to data analysts at FiveThirtyEight: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska's 2nd District, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
#2) You will need to have a state-issued ID to register online in most states. Check various states' voter registration requirements here.
#3) You are confident you will be able to vote by mail, or you know you can easily vote in person at your permanent address. See your state's policy on mail-in voting here.
- Be aware: If UVA sends students home due to COVID-19, the Post Office will not be able to forward any mail-in ballots to another address. If you are worried about this, consider registering in Charlottesville instead.
Do you want to keep your registration in Charlottesville or switch to your permanent address?
About HoosVoting.com
HoosVoting.com is a a collaborative, non-partisan initiative led by all of the organizations below.
Student Council
Student Council is the governing and representative body of students at the University of Virginia, and serves to protect and improve the rights, opportunities, and quality of life of every student at the University. UVA Student Council leads voter registration efforts, student voter education, and facilitates rides to the polls for students with limited transportation options.
Forge
Forge is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that prepares students with the modern skills they need to make an impact in the world. 1,000+ students each year learn design, marketing, data science and more through its engaging, community-driven programs. Forge created HoosVoting.org and a rideshare system to get students to the polls in collaboration with Student Council, University Democrats, and College Republicans.
University Democrats
University Democrats inform students about the values and issues of the Democratic Party and link students to the wider political and Charlottesville community through meetings, campaigning, events, and educational programs. UDems assists with voter registration and student voter education.
College Republicans
The College Republicans at the University of Virginia is a political organization dedicated to promoting Republican principles, electing Republican officials, and providing speakers, debates, and more. College Republicans assist with voter registration and student voter education.
