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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
Official Election Results - June 21, 2022
We encourage citizens to register to vote, update voter registration information, or request an absentee ballot ONLINE.
Important Information
- Effective July 1, 2020 voters may request an absentee ballot without an excuse. Click here to apply online for an absentee ballot.
- Effective July 1, 2021 all voters on the Annual Absentee List were converted to the Permanent Absentee List and receive ballots for all future elections (to include Primary Elections if a party preference is indicated). Voters may opt out of future absentee ballots by completing and submitting the attached notice to the Registrar's office.
- 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
Redistricting
- Postcards were sent to all Norfolk registered voters by June 1, 2022 advising of changes due to redistricting from the 2020 Census.
- The entire City of Norfolk is now in Congressional District 3.
- Although Virginia Senate and House Districts have changed, your current representative remains. Elections for Virginia Senate and House of Delegates will occur in November 2023 with winners to be sworn in January 2024.
- Local redistricting for Wesley, Stuart, and Ocean View Center precincts will occur after the June 2021 Primary Election as early/absentee voting has already begun. Another Voter Information Notice will be sent to voters within these precincts.
- Check here to review your precinct and district information.
- To view updated maps, please visit our Map Gallery
Resources
Voting
Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day
Restoration of Voting Rights
- Check for Restoration of Voting Rights. If you have questions about rights restoration contact the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office at 804-692-0104
Voting Guidelines & Resources
- Election Information
- Qualified Candidate List - November 8, 2022 General Election
- Receive a notice from the Voter Participation Center (VPC) or Center for Voter Information (CVI) indicating you are not registered to vote
- Access to Online Third-Party Voter Registration Training (Revised July 1, 2021)
- Guidelines for Conducting Voter Registration Drives
- Guidelines for Authorized Observers
University Information
Military Information
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Stephanie L. Iles
Director of Elections and General Registrar
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Rosanna L. Bencoach
Deputy Director of Elections and Deputy Registrar
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Elections
Physical Address
810 Union Street
Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23510
Mailing Address
Norfolk Office of Elections
P.O. Box 1531
Norfolk, VA 23501-1531
Phone: 757-664-4353Fax: 757-664-4685
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Early Voting Hours - June 2022 Primary Election
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 11th & 18th
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Electoral Board
Chairman:
H. Michael Ziegenfuss
Vice Chairwoman:
Atoy B. Carrington
Secretary:
Michael J. Khandelwal