Mappsville, Virginia Public Records

The Accomack County Economic Development Authority works closely with the business community to attract new investments, support existing companies, and foster an environment conducive to economic growth and job creation.

Virginia residents can register to vote online through the Virginia Department of Elections website at www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register. The deadline to register for an election is 22 days before Election Day. The state requires voters to provide either a valid Virginia driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number when registering. In-person registration is also available at the Accomack County Registrar's office, at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles when obtaining or renewing a license, and at various state agencies. Virginia does not require proof of citizenship to register, but applicants must affirm U.S. Citizenship under penalty of perjury. As an unincorporated community, Mappsville does not hold its own municipal elections for mayor or town council. Instead, residents vote in Accomack County elections for the Board of Supervisors, Constitutional Officers (Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, Commonwealth's Attorney), School Board, and Soil and Water Conservation District Directors. County Board of Supervisors elections are held on a staggered schedule, with supervisors representing nine districts serving four-year terms. Local voters should check with the Registrar to determine which supervisor district they reside in. Residents can find their assigned polling place by using the Virginia Department of Elections polling place lookup tool at www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/where-to-vote, by contacting the Accomack County Registrar at (757) 787-5726, or by checking their voter registration card, which is mailed after registration. Polling places are assigned based on precinct boundaries, which are determined by residence address. In Virginia, certain election records are public under state law. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for lawful purposes. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees are public and searchable through the Virginia Department of Elections website. Candidate filings, including statements of qualification and petitions, are public records maintained by the local registrar and the State Board of Elections. Election results by precinct are published after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Accomack County had a voter turnout of approximately 57-62% of registered voters, consistent with rural Virginia turnout patterns. The county has historically leaned Republican in presidential elections, though individual races can be competitive. The November 3, 2026 general election will be significant for Mappsville and Accomack County voters. Virginia does not have U.S. Senate seats up for election in 2026 (Virginia's senators are elected in presidential years and midterm years on a different cycle than traditional midterms). However, all 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates will be on the ballot in 2025 (odd-year elections in Virginia), not 2026. The 2026 election will include Virginia's constitutional officers at the Accomack County level, potentially including Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, Commissioner of the Revenue, and Treasurer, all serving four-year terms. School Board positions may also be on the ballot. Voters should check with the Accomack County Registrar for the specific offices and candidates that will appear on their 2026 ballot, as election schedules for local offices can vary. Virginia offers several options for absentee voting. Any registered voter may vote absentee by mail or in-person without providing an excuse. To vote by mail, voters must submit an absentee ballot application to their local registrar by 5:00 PM on the Tuesday before Election Day (11 days before). Applications can be submitted online at www.elections.virginia.gov, by mail, by fax, by email, or in person. Once approved, the ballot is mailed to the voter, who must complete it, sign the envelope, and return it by mail (must be postmarked by Election Day and received by noon on the third day after the election) or drop it off in person at the registrar's office by 7:00 PM on Election Day. In-person early voting is available at the registrar's office beginning 45 days before Election Day, including some Saturdays, with no excuse required. Voters must show an acceptable form of photo ID when voting in person, including Virginia driver's license, U.S. Passport, employer ID, or student ID from a Virginia institution, among others.