Fieldale, Virginia Public Records

The Virginia Bureau of Investigation also plays a role in maintaining and disseminating criminal records, ensuring that Henry County residents have access to accurate and up-to-date information for personal and professional purposes.

The Fieldale Police Department, operating under the jurisdiction of the Henry County Sheriff's Office, is responsible for maintaining public safety and addressing community concerns within the town. Residents seeking information related to arrests, mugshots, or booking records can submit requests directly to the Fieldale Police Department. For more extensive law enforcement data or inquiries, the Henry County Sheriff's Office also maintains relevant records and can provide further assistance.

Fieldale voters are served by the Henry County Office of the General Registrar and Electoral Board, located at 3300 Kings Mountain Road, Suite A, Martinsville, VA 24112. The office can be reached by phone at (276) 634-4640, and information is available online at www.henrycountyva.gov/government/voter-registration-elections. This office administers all aspects of voter registration, election operations, absentee voting, and precinct management for the unincorporated communities and county residents of Henry County, including Fieldale. The General Registrar is responsible for maintaining accurate voter rolls, processing voter registration applications, providing absentee ballots, training election officers, and certifying election results for all federal, state, and local elections.

Virginia residents can register to vote online through the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov. The online system requires a valid Virginia driver's license or DMV-issued identification card. The voter registration deadline in Virginia is 22 days before any election. Virginia offers same-day registration during the early voting period, allowing eligible citizens to register and vote simultaneously at the registrar's office or early voting locations. Fieldale residents must provide proof of identity and residency; acceptable documents include a Virginia driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, government check, or other government document showing name and address. Virginia requires voters to present valid photo identification at the polls, including driver's licenses, passports, student IDs from Virginia colleges, employee IDs, or voter photo IDs issued free by local registrars.

Fieldale, as an unincorporated community, does not hold municipal elections for mayor or town council since it has no incorporated municipal government. Fieldale residents participate in Henry County Board of Supervisors elections, Virginia General Assembly elections, statewide elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General, and federal elections for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives. Henry County is divided into supervisor districts, and Fieldale falls within one of these districts (typically the Iriswood District, though residents should verify with the Registrar). The Henry County Board of Supervisors consists of seven members elected from single-member districts to four-year staggered terms. County elections typically occur in November of odd-numbered years, with the next Board of Supervisors elections scheduled for November 2025.

Fieldale residents can look up their specific polling place, sample ballot, and election district information through the Virginia Department of Elections website at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov. The website's polling place locator requires entering a residential address and provides the assigned precinct, polling location address, and hours of operation (typically 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Election Day). For Fieldale specifically, polling locations are typically at community centers or schools in or near the community, though assignments can change and voters should verify their current location before each election.

Virginia election records are largely public under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and state election law. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by campaigns, political parties, and certain organizations, though they exclude confidential information like Social Security numbers and full dates of birth. Campaign finance records are maintained by the Virginia Department of Elections and searchable online at https://apps.elections.virginia.gov/SBE_CSV/CF/. The database includes contribution and expenditure reports filed by candidates, political action committees, and political parties. Candidate filings, statements of qualification, and ballot access petitions are public records maintained by the State Board of Elections and local registrars. Election results are public and posted by precinct on the Virginia Department of Elections website typically within hours of polls closing. Historical precinct-level results allow researchers to analyze voting patterns in specific communities like Fieldale.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Henry County reported voter turnout of approximately 59-63% of registered voters, with the county strongly favoring Republican candidates as it has in recent election cycles. Fieldale's voting patterns generally align with the county's overall conservative lean, reflecting the community's rural, working-class demographic composition.

Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Fieldale and Henry County voters will decide several significant races. Virginia holds gubernatorial elections in odd-numbered years (most recently 2025), so the 2026 ballot will focus on federal and legislative races. All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates will be on the ballot, as delegates serve two-year terms. Virginia State Senate districts serve four-year terms with elections most recently held in 2023, so Senate seats will not appear on the 2026 ballot unless special elections occur. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tim Kaine will be up for election in 2024, and Senator Mark Warner's seat will be on the ballot in 2026, making this a major statewide race. Virginia's 9th Congressional District, which includes Henry County and Fieldale, will have its U.S. House seat on the ballot. At the local level, depending on the election cycle, some Henry County Board of Supervisors seats, constitutional officers (Sheriff, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court), and Henry County School Board positions may appear on the 2026 ballot, though many of these were decided in 2023 or 2025 and serve four-year terms. Voters should check with the Henry County Registrar's office in 2026 for the specific slate of races and any local referenda or bond issues.

Virginia offers comprehensive absentee voting options. Any registered voter may vote absentee by mail or in-person during the early voting period without providing an excuse. The early voting period begins 45 days before any election, and absentee voting is available at the registrar's office and satellite locations during this period. To vote absentee by mail, voters must submit an application (available online at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov or from the registrar's office) by 5:00 PM on the Friday before Election Day. Applications can be submitted online, by mail, by fax, or in person. Once approved, the registrar mails a ballot to the voter, who must complete it and return it by mail or drop box by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). Virginia's absentee voting system has expanded significantly in recent years, with early voting now available on Saturdays during the 45-day period and permanent absentee voting lists for certain qualified voters.