Facts For Voters Directory of Fairfax Area Public Officials & Government Offices 20202nd Edition Compiled by THE LEagUE of WoMEN VotERS® of tHE FaIRfaX AREa EDUCATION FUND www.lwv-fairfax.org Voting Information 2 National 4 Virginia 5 Fairfax County 8 Fairfax County Public Schools 10 Fairfax County Public Libraries 11 City & Towns 12 Important1 THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN Telephone VOtERS OF tHE NumbersFAIRFAX AREA 14 VOTING INFORMATION Can I Vote Before Election Day New laws went into effect on July 1, 2020. This 2020 Facts For Voters (Absentee Voting)? 2nd edition reflects the new laws. See The Virginia Department of HOW DO I VOTE IN PERSON BEFORE ELECTION DAY? Virginia law allows in Election’s website Elections.Virginia.Gov. for more information. person absentee voting after July 1, 2020. Registered County and City voters do not need an excuse to apply for an absentee ballot by mail or to vote absentee in person. Election Calendar 2020 Absentee in person voting begins 45 days before a general or primary election through Some dates were changed due to COVID-19 the Saturday before each Election Day. Since 2020 is a federal election year, first-time Presidential Primaries Mar 3 voters do not need an excuse. Vote in person absentee at the Office of Elections, and, Last day to register to vote in Presidential Primary Elections Feb 10 if a County resident, at designated satellite locations. There are special provisions for military, overseas voters, and emergencies. Visit Elections.Virginia.Gov (Casting a Ballot) Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, fax, email or online Feb 25 for complete information. City of Fairfax, Vienna, and Clifton Town Council Elections May 19 HOW DO I APPLY FOR AND VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT? Go to Elections. Last day to register to vote in City and Town Spring Elections Apr 13 Virginia.Gov and apply online for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you. Or you can Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, fax, email or online May 12 complete a paper absentee application form and submit it by mail, fax, email or online Primaries for Senator, U.S. House of Representatives Jun 23 beginning twelve months prior to an election. Absentee ballot application forms can be Last day to register to vote in Primary May 26 downloaded from Elections.Virginia.Gov, requested by contacting your election office, or Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, fax, email or online Jun 16 obtained from local government offices and libraries. The application must be received General Election (Presidential, Congressional, Herndon Town) Nov 3 by your election office no later than 5 p.m. on the eleventh day prior to an election. Last day to register to vote in the General Election Oct 13 Return ballot to your registrar by 7 p.m. on Election Day OR return by mail Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, fax, email or online Oct 23 postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your registrar by noon on November 6th. What’s on Fairfax Area Ballots in 2020? How do I Vote on Election Day? NATIONAL: President, Vice President, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1 Senator • The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for all elecTions. VIRGINIA: Virginia constitutional amendments on redistricting commission • Voting information is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean in FAIRFAX COUNTY: Four bond referendums Fairfax County. CITY OF FAIRFAX: Mayor, Council, and School Board • Check your current Voter Information letter from the election office for your TOWNS: Mayor and Council members for Clifton and Vienna (3 Council members correct polling place. You may also check at Vote.Virginia.Gov, or call only) in May; and Herndon Mayor and Council in November 703-222-0776, in Fairfax County, or 703-385-7890 in Fairfax City. • For voters at least 65 years of age or with a physical disability, all polling sites Voter Registration offer curbside voting and post the necessary precinct contact information near IF YOU WANT TO VOTE, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED. the polling site entrance. AM I ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER TO VOTE? Yes, if you are: • Virginia law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of valid identification (ID) at the polls. As of July 1, 2020, Virginians need a valid • A citizen of the United States; ID, but do not need a photo ID to cast a ballot. • A resident of Virginia; • Acceptable forms of ID include the following: Voter confirmation documents • At least 18 years of age on or before the date of the next general election; you received after you registered to vote * Virginia DMV-issued Driver’s License • Have had your voting rights restored if convicted of a felony or judged mentally or Identification Card * Valid United States Passport * Any ID card issued by incapacitated. the U.S., Virginia, or a local Virginia government * Valid student ID issued by a HOW AND WHERE DO I REGISTER? Go to Elections.Virginia.Gov to register public or private school of higher education located in the U.S. * Valid student online or download a voter registration application. If you have a current Virginia driver’s license ID issued by a public school or private school in Virginia * Employer-issued or ID issued by the DMV, you can complete and submit your registration online. Otherwise, photo ID card * Any current utility bill, bank statement, government check, you can download and print the registration application form and take or mail it to your local paycheck, or other government document with your name and address * An voter registration office. Voter Registration Application forms are also available at your voter ID Confirmation Statement. Visit Elections.Virginia.Gov (Casting a Ballot) for registration office, DMV, most public libraries and state and local government offices. See page complete information. 3 for the address of your General Registrar/Office of Elections. Note: Check with the Office of Elections and libraries for operating General Registrars and Offices of Elections hours, which are limited due to COVID-19. Fairfax County Office of Elections 703-222-0776 WHEN DO I REGISTER? Voter Registration Applications are accepted year-round. and Electoral Board 703-324-4740 Voter registration is closed during the 21 days before a regularly scheduled election, 6 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323, Fairfax 22035-0081 days before special elections for state offices and 13 days for other elections. Contact [email protected] www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections your General Registrar/Office of Elections for additional information. City of Fairfax Office of Elections and Electoral Board 703-385-7890 HOW DO I CHECK MY VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS? Registered voters 10455 Armstrong Street, Suite 301, Fairfax 22030-3600 are encouraged to check the status of their registration and polling place at www.fairfaxva.gov [email protected] Vote.Virginia.Gov at least 30 days before an election. Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) HOW DO I CHANGE MY NAME OR ADDRESS? To remain a qualified voter, and State Board of Elections 804-864-8901 you must notify your General Registrar of any change in name or address in a Washington Building, First Floor timely manner. You can update your name or address at Elections.Virginia.Gov, 1100 Bank Street, Richmond 23219-3642 or by contacting your General Registrar. Vote.Virginia.Gov [email protected] 2 THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE FAIRFAX AREA 2020 DIRECTORY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICES 3 NATIONAL OFFICIALS AND INFORMATION VIRGINIA OFFICIALS AND INFORMATION President: 4 year term, exp. January 2021 http://www.virginia.gov Donald J. Trump (R) www.whitehouse.gov Governor: 4 year term, exp. January 2022 The White House Comments 202-456-1111 Ralph S. Northam (D) www.governor.virginia.gov 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Switchboard 202-456-1414 Office of the Governor 804-786-2211 Washington, DC 20500 Fax 202-456-2461 Patrick Henry Building, Fourth Floor Fax 804-371-6351 1111 East Broad Street Vice President: 4 year term, exp. January 2021 Richmond 23219 Michael R. Pence (R) www.whitehouse.gov Mailing address: Post Office Box 1475, Richmond, VA 23218 The White House Comments 202-456-1111 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Switchboard 202-456-1414 Lieutenant Governor: 4 year term, exp. January 2022 Washington, DC 20501 Fax 202-456-2461 Justin Fairfax (D) www.ltgov.virginia.gov U.S. Senator: 6 year term, exp. January 2021 102 Governor Street 804-786-2078 Richmond 23218 Fax 804-786-7514 Mark R. Warner (D) www.warner.senate.gov 703 Hart Senate Office Building 202-224-2023 Mailing address: Post Office Box 1195, Richmond, VA 23218 Washington, DC 20510 877-676-2759 Attorney General: 4 year term, exp. January 2022 Fax 202-224-6295 Mark R. Herring (D) www.oag.state.va.us Local Office: 703-442-0670 Office of the Attorney General 804-786-2071 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 200 Fax 703-442-0408 202 North Ninth Street Fax 804-786-1991 Vienna, VA 22182 Richmond 23219 U.S. Senator: 6 year term, exp. January 2025 Tim Kaine (D) www.kaine.senate.gov General Assembly 231 Russell Senate Office Building 202-224-4024 Washington, DC 20510 Fax 202-228-6363 Convenes second Wednesday in January; in even numbered years, the “long” ses- sion lasts 60 days; in odd numbered years, the “short” session lasts 30-45 days Local Office – Richmond: 804-771-2221 A reconvened session is held the sixth Wednesday after adjournment of each session 919 East Main Street, Suite 970, Richmond, VA 23219 Fax 804-771-8313 to consider the governor’s recommendations or vetoed legislation.