HoosVoting.org
"I plan to vote by mail in Virginia."
One important thing to note about voting by mail while living in Charlottesville:
The Post Office cannot forward mail-in ballots to another address. This means if UVA sends students home due to COVID-19, and if your ballot is in your mailbox at that time, it cannot be forwarded to you. If you are worried about this, you might consider voting in-person instead.
You must request a mail-in ballot by October 23rd.
Your mail-in ballot must be postmarked by November 3rd and received by noon on November 6th, though many experts recommend submitting by October 27th to ensure it is counted, given potential Post Office delays. If you are concerned about your vote arriving in time, you may consider voting in-person instead.
The Post Office cannot forward mail-in ballots to another address. This means if UVA sends students home due to COVID-19, and if your ballot is in your mailbox at that time, it cannot be forwarded to you. If you are worried about this, you might consider voting in-person instead.
You must request a mail-in ballot by October 23rd.
Your mail-in ballot must be postmarked by November 3rd and received by noon on November 6th, though many experts recommend submitting by October 27th to ensure it is counted, given potential Post Office delays. If you are concerned about your vote arriving in time, you may consider voting in-person instead.
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.
