Office of Elections

Our Mission

The Office of Elections is responsible for protecting the integrity of the electoral process in the City of Norfolk through maintaining accurate voter records and efficient administration of elections in accordance with state and federal election laws. We are committed to being an information resource for the citizens of Norfolk regarding elected officials, voter registration, and election services.

Elections Information

Out of an abundance of caution due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, all City of Norfolk buildings are closed to the public until further notice.

We encourage citizens to register to vote, update voter registration information, or request an absentee ballot ONLINE.

• Register to Vote Online
• Request an Absentee Ballot Online

**Due to COVID-19, voters may request an absentee ballot by mail for the May 5th General Election using "My disability or illness" under the section "Choose an Absentee Ballot Reason" if they do not have another qualifying reason.**

Please see example below:

Choose an Absentee Option

• I have a reason or condition that prevents me from going to the polls on Election Day.

Choose an Absentee Ballot Reason*

•  My disability or illness

You will need your Social Security number and Virginia Driver’s License number or Virginia DMV identification number to attach your electronic signature to your application.  If you do not provide a Virginia DMV number, you will be required to print the application, sign and submit the form for processing.

• The deadline to register for the May 5, 2020 General Election is Monday, April 13th (5:00 p.m. for in person & 11:59 p.m. online).
• The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail for the May 5, 2020 General Election is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28th.  Due to mail service delivery we recommend requesting an absentee ballot in advance.

Although Norfolk City offices are closed to the public, the Norfolk Office of Elections will offer curbside services during regular office hours. Please park in the Main Street circle (located next to the City Hall Building at the intersection of Main Street and St. Paul’s Boulevard) and contact our office via telephone at 757-664-4353 should you require assistance.

Important Information

• Check here for a list of qualified candidates for the May 5, 2020 General Election
• Sample Ballots for the May 5, 2020 General Election are below:

Superward 6

Superward 7

• Notice for June 9th Republican Party Primary Election
• Check here for the list of upcoming elections
• Did you receive a postcard requesting to call the Registrar to verify your registration is still active?  Check your voter registration online

Resources

• Become an Officer of Election

Voting

Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day

Redistricting

On February 14, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Richmond Division) issued a Court Order requiring redistricting of the  House of Delegates Districts to include the Hampton Roads area. This impacted 21 precincts within Norfolk. Voters who may have been impacted by these redistricting changes were mailed a Voter Information Notice. View the new House District map (PDF).