Fishersville, Virginia Public Records

The city's strategic location, proximity to major transportation corridors, and quality of life make it an attractive destination for businesses and professionals seeking to establish or expand their operations.

The safety and security of Fishersville residents are primarily ensured by the Fishersville Police Department, which works closely with the Augusta County Sheriff's Office to address law enforcement concerns throughout the local community. The Fishersville Police Department, headquartered on Lifecore Drive, is committed to proactive community engagement and responsive policing, maintaining a strong presence and building trust with local residents. For those seeking information about arrests, mugshots, or booking records, the Fishersville Police Department and the Augusta County Sheriff's Office can provide the necessary assistance.

Fishersville voters are served by the Augusta County Office of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 18 Government Center Lane, Suite 112, Verona, VA 24482, phone (540) 245-5656, website https://www.co.augusta.va.us/government/voter-registration-elections. Virginia residents can register to vote online through the Virginia Department of Elections at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/Registration/Eligibility, with registration deadlines of 22 days before any election. Voters must provide a Virginia driver's license number or DMV-issued ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Since Fishersville is an unincorporated community, residents do not vote in municipal elections for mayor or town council; instead, elections focus on Augusta County Board of Supervisors (five districts, four-year staggered terms), constitutional officers (Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer), state legislature, statewide offices, and federal races. Fishersville residents vote in the North River Magisterial District for County Supervisor representation. Polling place assignments can be found using the Virginia Department of Elections polling place locator at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/PollingPlaceLookup or by contacting the county Registrar. In the November 2024 presidential election, Augusta County reported approximately 52% voter turnout with roughly 21,000 ballots cast from approximately 40,000 registered voters, with strong participation in the Fishersville-area precincts. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Fishersville and Augusta County voters will decide races including: Virginia's U.S. Senate seat (Class II, currently held by Mark Warner, up for election in 2026), Virginia House of Delegates seats (all 100 delegates elected to two-year terms), and potentially Augusta County constitutional officers depending on the election cycle. Virginia does not hold gubernatorial elections in 2026 (next in 2025). Public election records in Virginia include voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified requesters under Virginia Code § 24.2-405 for political and election-related purposes), campaign finance reports searchable through the Virginia Department of Elections at https://apps.elections.virginia.gov/SBE_CSV/CF/Default.aspx, candidate filings and qualifications, and precinct-level election results available at https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2024. Absentee voting in Virginia is available to any registered voter without excuse required (as of 2020 law changes); applications for mail-in absentee ballots must be submitted to the Augusta County Registrar by 5:00 PM on the Friday before Election Day (11 days before), and completed ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Early in-person voting is available at the Augusta County Registrar's Office beginning 45 days before an election, with extended hours in the final weeks. Voters can track their absentee ballot status online through the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov.