Draper, Virginia Public Records

The Virginia State Police offers additional resources for accessing statewide criminal records, so that Pulaski County residents have access to necessary information for personal and professional purposes.

The office additionally provides Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tools that let users explore parcel data and zoning information across the community and county, offering a detailed digital view of land and development patterns.

The Pulaski County Economic Development Office works to promote economic growth and support businesses operating in Draper and throughout the county, helping to ensure the continued prosperity of this picturesque Appalachian community.

Registration must be completed 22 days before any election, though Virginia now permits same-day registration during the early voting period, letting eligible residents register and cast ballots simultaneously at the registrar's office. Acceptable identification for voting includes a Virginia driver's license, any government-issued photo ID, employer-issued photo ID, student ID from any Virginia institution, voter registration confirmation document, utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck showing the voter's name and address. As an unincorporated community, Draper holds no separate municipal elections for mayor or town council. Instead, residents participate in Pulaski County, state, and federal contests. County races include the Board of Supervisors (Pulaski County is divided into supervisorial districts), Sheriff, Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and School Board members. These constitutional officers serve four-year terms with elections typically scheduled in November of odd-numbered years, most recently in November 2023 and next coming in November 2027. Residents can find their assigned polling place through the Virginia Department of Elections website at vote.elections.virginia.gov by entering their name and date of birth, or by calling the Pulaski County Registrar's office. Virginia offers early voting (in-person absentee voting) beginning 45 days before any election at the Registrar's office in Pulaski, with hours expanding as Election Day approaches. Virginia public records law makes certain election information publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by candidates, political parties, and for limited non-commercial purposes under Virginia Code § 24.2-405. Campaign finance reports are filed with the Virginia Department of Elections and searchable online at apps.elections.virginia.gov/SBE_CSV/CFreports, showing contributions and expenditures for candidates and political committees. Candidate filings, petitions, and ballot measure information are maintained by the State Board of Elections and local registrars. Precinct-level election results are published by the Department of Elections following certification, providing detailed vote totals for each race by precinct. In the November 2024 presidential election, Pulaski County recorded approximately 13,800 total votes cast, representing roughly 65-70% turnout of registered voters, consistent with patterns in Southwest Virginia. The county historically trends Republican in presidential and most statewide elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will be crucial for Draper and Pulaski County voters. Virginia does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine were elected in 2020 and 2024 respectively, serving six-year terms). All 11 Virginia U.S. House seats will be on the ballot; Draper is located in Virginia's 9th Congressional District, currently represented by Republican Morgan Griffith. All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates will be contested, with Draper falling within a specific delegate district (district boundaries can be verified through the Virginia Public Access Project). All 40 Virginia State Senate seats are up in 2027, not 2026, as State Senate elections occur in odd-numbered years. County constitutional officer positions may appear on the ballot depending on term expirations, though most Pulaski County constitutional officers were last elected in 2023 and serve four-year terms through 2027. Voters should check with the Registrar's office for any special elections or local referenda that may appear on the 2026 ballot. Virginia offers no-excuse absentee voting. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Applications can be submitted online through the Department of Elections Citizen Portal at vote.elections.virginia.gov, by mail, or in person at the Registrar's office. The deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot is 11 days before the election (5:00 p.m.). Voted absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received by noon the Friday after the election) or delivered in person to the Registrar's office or designated drop-off locations by 7:00 p.m. On Election Day. Virginia also offers in-person absentee voting (early voting) at the Registrar's office and designated satellite locations beginning 45 days before Election Day, with no appointment necessary.