Grundy, Virginia Public Records

Virginia voters can register online through the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov, which also allows checking registration status, viewing sample ballots, and finding polling locations. The registration deadline is 22 days before any election, though same-day registration is now available during early voting at the registrar's office. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, Virginia residents, and at least 18 by the next general election. Acceptable ID includes a Virginia driver's license, valid photo ID, current utility bill, government check, paycheck, or other document showing the voter's name and address. The town operates under a council form of government, with a mayor and council members elected by residents. Municipal elections are held according to Virginia law, typically on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May during designated election years, though dates may vary. Voters should check with the Buchanan County Registrar for upcoming municipal election dates and candidate filings. Residents find their assigned polling place using the Virginia Department of Elections lookup tool at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov or by contacting the local registrar. The town typically has one or more precincts at public buildings like schools or community centers. Public election records in Virginia include voter registration lists (available with restrictions), campaign finance reports filed with the Virginia Department of Elections and viewable at https://apps.elections.virginia.gov/SBE_CSV/CF/Default.aspx, candidate filing information, and official results by precinct. Approximately 60-65% of registered voters participated in the 2024 general election. Virginia holds state office elections in odd-numbered years, so 2026 will primarily feature federal contests.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Grundy voters are published by the Virginia Department of Elections (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/). Depending on the electoral calendar, some Buchanan County constitutional officer positions (Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer) may appear on the ballot, as these positions serve four-year terms with staggered elections. Voters should consult the Buchanan County Electoral Board and local media for confirmed candidate lists and ballot measures as the election approaches. Virginia offers multiple absentee voting methods. Any registered voter may vote absentee by mail or in-person without providing an excuse. Early voting (in-person absentee voting) begins 45 days before any election at the Buchanan County Registrar's Office, with some Saturday hours typically available closer to election day. To request an absentee ballot by mail, voters may apply online through the Citizen Portal at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov, by mailing a paper application to the registrar, or by fax or email (a scanned application with signature). The deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot is 11 days before the election (5:00 PM). Completed 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 by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Drop boxes may be available at the registrar's office for convenient ballot return during the absentee voting period.