You are not alone! Being a Democrat in a rural community can feel isolating. The Powhatan County Democratic Committee is a group of like minded local residents striving to make a positive impact on our county, state, country and world.
We support local charities, participate in local events, and tirelessly advocate for those in our county that are often ignored. Please join us in our work and support our mission!
How to Vote
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First day of in-person early voting at your local registrar's office: Friday, September 23, 2022
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Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration: October 17, 2022.
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Deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: October 28, 2022. Your request must be received by your local voter registration office by 5:00 p.m.
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Voter registration offices open for early voting: Saturday, October 29, 2022.
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The last day of in-person early voting at your local voter registration office: Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists.
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Register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot online using the Citizen Portal.
The 2022 general election is Tuesday, November 8. The polls are open from 6 AM to 7 PM. You can find your precinct using the Citizen Portal, linked below. Here are some other important dates from the Virginia Department of Elections:
Josh for Virginia
The Democratic Party has nominated Josh Throneburg, an ordained minister from a small farming community and dad of two young girls, to represent Virginia's Fifth Congressional District. Josh is fighting for a better tomorrow by taking on the climate crisis, reinvesting in our small towns, and dismantling systems of oppression.
Get Involved
As shown in this map, the 2021 redistricting has moved all of Powhatan to the Fifth Congressional District. This district is currently represented by a Republican, but with your help we can flip it. Get involved today!
