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Polls
Alexandria has 26 precincts, and each has its own polling place (see complete precinct list). You can find your precinct and polling place:
Hours
Polling places in Virginia are open from 6 am to 7 pm. Please note the closing time is 7 pm, not 8 pm as in many other states. The polls close promptly at 7 pm -- if you are not in line by that exact time, you will not be allowed to vote. If you're voting late in the day (especially if traveling by car or transit), please allow plenty of time to make sure you reach the polling place before 7 pm.
Voter ID
Voters are required by Virginia law to present proof of identification when voting. You must bring a valid form of identification (such as your voter ID card or driver's license) to the polling place. If you do not have one, you will be asked to sign an affidavit, which is subject to criminal penalties for perjury. (See more on voter ID requirements from Alexandria City and the State Board of Elections.)
Information at polls
Blank sample ballots are posted at each polling place in every election. In November elections, sample ballots with party endorsements are usually available from campaign workers outside the polling place. Be sure to ask for a Republican sample ballot!
Political stickers, clothing and materials
Virginia law prohibits the display of political campaign materials inside polling places. However, the law was revised in 2009 to allow voters to wear campaign buttons, stickers and clothing items inside the polling place. You may also take printed materials into the polling place with you, such as the Republican sample ballot, or a print-out of this year's GOP candidates.
Voting machines
Since 2004, all polling places in Alexandria have used the "eSlate" voting system, with voters casting their ballots on small computer screens. (This replaces the optically scanned paper-ballot system used by the City since the mid-1990's.) See instructions on eSlate from the City Elections Office.
Older and disabled voters
Polling places in Alexandria offer curbside voting (in the car) and other services to accommodate voters over age 65 and those with physical disabilities. See more on services for older and disabled voters.
Need help on Election Day?
If you'd like a ride to your polling place, or information about the candidates, please contact the Alexandria GOP at 571-969-4467 or .
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