Rustburg, Virginia Public Records

Virginia residents can register to vote online through the Virginia Department of Elections Citizens Portal at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov, or by submitting a paper application available at the registrar's office, DMV offices, and various public agencies. The registration deadline is 22 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Virginia residents, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and not currently declared mentally incapacitated by a court or convicted of a felony unless civil rights have been restored. A valid Virginia driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security number are required for online registration. The Town of Rustburg holds municipal elections for its town council on a staggered schedule, with council members serving four-year terms. These elections typically take place in May of election years. The next municipal elections are scheduled for May 2026, when voters will elect town council members. Residents can find information about local candidates and ballot measures through the Campbell County Registrar's Office and town office announcements. The county itself is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors with members representing geographic districts, chosen in November elections. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Virginia Department of Elections polling place lookup tool at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov or by contacting the Campbell County Registrar at (434) 332-9579. Polling locations are assigned based on residential address and precinct boundaries. Under Virginia law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though use is restricted to electoral and governmental purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are accessible through the Virginia Department of Elections at https://apps.elections.virginia.gov/SBE_CSV/CFREPORTS/. Candidate filings, precinct-level election results, and unofficial returns are published by the State Board of Elections and local registrars following each election. Campbell County has historically leaned Republican in recent presidential elections. The midterm ballot will include elections for all 11 Virginia U.S. U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Rustburg voters are published by the Virginia Department of Elections (https://www.elections.virginia.gov/). County-level offices including Campbell County Board of Supervisors seats, constitutional officers, and school board positions may also appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. The May 2026 Rustburg Town Council election will precede the November general election. Virginia offers absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting. Any registered voter may vote absentee without providing an excuse. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through the Citizens Portal, by mail, fax, email, or in-person at the registrar's office. The application deadline is 11 days before the election for mail ballots. Early in-person voting (also called absentee in-person voting) begins 45 days before Election Day and ends the Saturday before the election at the registrar's office in Rustburg. Voted absentee ballots must be received by the registrar by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.