Accomac, Virginia Public Records

They coordinate closely with the Sheriff's Office when major crimes occur or regional issues demand a broader response, creating a cooperative approach to public safety that stretches across the county. This partnership allows for better resource allocation and ensures coverage throughout the area.

These various sectors, combined with the town's historic charm and close-knit community, make Accomac an attractive place for both businesses and individuals seeking to be part of a thriving, yet tranquil, Eastern Shore community.

The registration deadline is 22 days before any election. Voters must provide their Virginia driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. Virginia now offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period. As an incorporated town, Accomac holds municipal elections for the Town Council and Mayor. Town Council elections typically occur in May, with the next municipal election scheduled for May 2026, when council seats will be on the ballot. Candidate filing information and local ballot measures can be found through the Town Office at (757) 787-3063 or through the Accomack County elections office. Local voters also participate in county, state, and federal elections. To find their assigned polling place, residents can use the Virginia Department of Elections polling place lookup tool at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation or contact the Accomack County elections office. Election records that are public in Virginia include voter registration lists (available for purchase for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports (accessible through the Virginia Department of Elections and the State Board of Elections website at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/), candidate filings, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Accomack County reported approximately 54-58% voter turnout, with around 12,000-13,000 ballots cast out of approximately 22,000 registered voters. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, county voters will decide several important races: all U.S. House of Representatives seats (the area is in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District), Virginia House of Delegates seats (the town is in the 100th District), and various county offices including Board of Supervisors seats, Sheriff, Commissioner of the Revenue, Commonwealth's Attorney, and Treasurer. No U.S. Senate seat or gubernatorial race is scheduled for 2026 in Virginia (the next Senate race is 2026 for a seat, and the next Governor's race is 2025). Absentee voting in Virginia is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Voters can request an absentee ballot online through the Citizens Portal, by mail, email, fax, or in person at the elections office. The deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot is 11 days before the election (5:00 PM). In-person absentee voting (early voting) begins 45 days before any election and ends the Saturday before Election Day; it takes place at the elections office in town. Absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received by noon the third day after the election) or delivered in person to the elections office or a drop box by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Virginia requires voter ID; acceptable forms include Virginia driver's license, other government-issued photo ID, employer-issued photo ID, student ID from a Virginia college, voter photo ID card, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck showing the voter's name and address.