Middletown, Virginia Public Records

The bond and bail process in Virginia allows for the release of detainees under certain conditions, and information about recently arrested individuals can be obtained through the detention center's administrative office.

The Frederick County Economic Development Authority plays a key role in supporting and promoting business growth in the Middletown community through various incentive programs, workforce development initiatives, and commercial real estate assistance.

Public safety in Middletown is primarily overseen by the Middletown Police Department, which works in close collaboration with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office to ensure the security and well-being of local residents. The Middletown PD, headquartered in the heart of the city, is responsible for responding to emergency calls, conducting criminal investigations, and enforcing local ordinances. The Frederick County Jail, located in the county seat of Winchester, serves as the detention facility for individuals arrested within the Middletown jurisdiction. Residents seeking to obtain criminal records or arrest histories will need to submit requests directly to the Middletown Police Department or the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.

Middletown, Virginia voters are served by the Frederick County Office of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 107 North Kent Street, Suite 130, Winchester, VA 22601, phone (540) 665-5660, website www.frederickcountyva.gov/voter-registration. This office administers all federal, state, and local elections for Middletown residents, maintains voter registration rolls, processes absentee ballot applications, recruits poll workers, and certifies election results. Virginia residents can register to vote online at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov up to 22 days before an election. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Virginia residents, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and provide their Social Security number and Virginia DMV customer number or last four digits of SSN. Virginia offers same-day registration during the early voting period. Middletown residents can verify their registration status, view sample ballots, and find their assigned polling place by using the Virginia Department of Elections online lookup tool at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov.

Middletown operates as an incorporated town with its own municipal government, holding elections for mayor and town council members. Town council elections are typically held in May during odd-numbered years, with the next municipal election scheduled for May 2025. The mayor serves a four-year term and six council members serve staggered four-year terms. Information about town council candidates, meeting agendas, and local ballot measures can be found at www.middletownva.gov or by contacting the Town Office at (540) 869-1200. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Frederick County voters including Middletown residents will decide several significant races. Virginia does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, as both senators (Mark Warner and Tim Kaine) were elected in other cycles. However, all U.S. House of Representatives seats are contested every two years; Middletown is part of Virginia's 6th Congressional District, currently represented by Ben Cline, who will face reelection in 2026. Virginia does not elect its governor in 2026 (the next gubernatorial election is 2025). The 2026 ballot will include all 100 Virginia House of Delegates seats, including District 18 which represents Middletown. County-level positions such as Frederick County Board of Supervisors members may also appear depending on term cycles. Local referendums or bond measures may be included on the Middletown/Frederick County ballot.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Frederick County reported approximately 53% voter turnout with roughly 27,000 ballots cast from approximately 51,000 registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement in this conservative-leaning Shenandoah Valley county. Virginia election records that are public include voter registration lists (available to campaigns and approved requesters through the Department of Elections), campaign finance reports for state and local candidates (searchable at https://apps.elections.virginia.gov/SBE_CSV/CF/), candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results. Individual voter history (whether someone voted, but not how they voted) is also public record in Virginia. To request an absentee ballot in Virginia, Middletown residents can apply online at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov, by mail, email, or fax to the Frederick County Elections Office, or in person. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the Tuesday before the election (or 2:00 PM on the Saturday before for in-person absentee voting). Virginia offers no-excuse absentee voting, meaning any registered voter can vote by mail without providing a reason. Early in-person voting is available at the Frederick County Elections Office beginning 45 days before the election through the Saturday before Election Day. For questions about Middletown-specific polling locations, sample ballots, or voter eligibility, contact the Frederick County Elections Office directly.