Christiansburg, Virginia Public Records

Those researching the history of their property or family connections to the area can turn to the Virginia Archives and Genealogy website, which offers digitized records and guidance on conducting historical research.

Applicants must provide their Virginia driver's license or DMV identification number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. The state offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period. Eligible voters must be U.S. Citizens, Virginia residents, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and not currently declared mentally incompetent or convicted of a felony unless rights have been restored. The Town of Christiansburg operates under a council-manager form of government with a six-member Town Council and a mayor elected at-large. Municipal elections take place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during odd-numbered years. The most recent municipal elections occurred in November 2023. The next Town Council elections will be held on November 4, 2025, when voters will elect the mayor and three council members to four-year terms. Candidate information, filing deadlines, and local ballot measures can be found through the town's website at christiansburg.org and through the Montgomery County Registrar's office. Residents can find their assigned polling location using the Virginia Department of Elections polling place locator at vote.virginia.gov or by contacting the Montgomery County Registrar. Polling places are assigned based on residential address and precinct boundaries, with polls open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Election Day. Virginia makes extensive election records available to the public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes through the Montgomery County Registrar, while individual voter records are searchable online at vote.virginia.gov showing voting history but not candidate choices. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are searchable through the Virginia Department of Elections at elections.virginia.gov/candidatepac-info/. Candidate filing information, including nominating petitions and statements of qualification, are public records maintained by the registrar. Precinct-level election results are published by the State Board of Elections and county registrars following certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Montgomery County reported approximately 58% voter turnout among registered voters, with roughly 42,000 total ballots cast from approximately 72,000 registered voters. The results reflected Montgomery County's mixed suburban-rural-college town character, producing competitive outcomes. On November 3, 2026, Christiansburg and Montgomery County voters will decide several important races. Virginia will hold a U.S. Senate election in 2026, as one of Virginia's two Senate seats will be on the ballot. There are no statewide constitutional offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General) on the ballot in 2026, as Virginia elects these in odd-numbered years (most recently 2025). All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates will be on the ballot, including the delegate representing Christiansburg (currently District 12). Montgomery County will elect constitutional officers including Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, Commissioner of the Revenue, and Treasurer, all serving four-year terms. County Board of Supervisors seats representing Christiansburg districts may also be on the ballot depending on the electoral cycle for specific districts. The Roanoke District seat in the Virginia Senate (District 12) may be contested. Voters should check with the Montgomery County Registrar closer to the election for complete ballot information and any local referenda. Virginia offers multiple absentee voting options. Any registered voter may vote absentee by mail or in-person without providing an excuse. Absentee voting by mail requires submitting an application (available at vote.virginia.gov) by 5:00 PM on the Tuesday before Election Day. Absentee ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day. In-person absentee voting (early voting) is available at the Montgomery County Registrar's office beginning 45 days before the election and ending the Saturday before Election Day. Hours are expanded during the final weeks of early voting. Additional early voting satellite locations may be established in Christiansburg and other parts of the county during the early voting period.