Fieldale, Virginia Public Records

The General Registrar maintains accurate voter rolls, processes registration applications, distributes absentee ballots, trains election officers, and certifies 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. Registration deadlines fall 22 days before any election, though Virginia offers same-day registration during the early voting period. This allows 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. As an unincorporated community, Fieldale doesn't hold municipal elections for mayor or town council since no incorporated municipal government exists. Instead, 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. The county is divided into supervisor districts, with Fieldale falling 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. 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 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 this community specifically, polling locations are typically at community centers or schools in or near the area, 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. The U.S. Virginia's 9th Congressional District, which includes Henry County and Fieldale, will have its U.S. House seat on the ballot. 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 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). The 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.