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Voter Registration & Elections
This is a Democratic Party Primary Election only. The Republican Party has chosen a convention instead of a primary.
Sample Ballots
There are three choices for voting (choose one):
- In-Person Absentee = Early Voting
- Mail Absentee = Vote-at-Home
- On Election Day, Nov. 3
- Ballot Drop-off Stations
This option is available to all James City County registered voters at the James City County Vote Center, located at the James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road. An ID is required and you do not have to have an application in advance for this method. Dates and hours are listed below.
In-person Early/Absentee Voting
The James City County Vote Center at James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road, is the only designated location in James City County for in-person absentee/early voting.
Saturday, June 5 is the last day to vote by absentee ballot in person at the James City County Vote Center at James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road. The office will be open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. An ID is required.
If you change your mind and want to vote in-person after you have been mailed a ballot, it is permitted. However, the process will take additional time, and the ballot you will be given is the same ballot you were issued in the mail. Voters who change their mind about voting by mail have two options, only available at the James City County Vote Center, 5301 Longhill Road:
- If you have your ballot, you will be asked to surrender your blank, unopened ballot to the Precinct Chief. They will make their necessary documentation and hand you a new, In-Person ballot. An ID is required.
- If you do not have your ballot, you will be offered a Provisional Ballot. This will ensure that there is only one ballot per person. Provisional ballots are then reviewed and counted at the Canvass by the Electoral Board after noon on Friday, Nov. 6.
This option is available to all James City County registered voters who wish to vote in the privacy of their home. A completed, signed, submitted application is required for this method. Voters can return their voted ballots via USPS, at one of the drop stations, or via commercial carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.).
Requesting an Absentee Ballot Application
If you have a Virginia-issued DMV ID, you can submit an application online for an absentee ballot: vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation. Follow the prompts for requesting an absentee ballot. Please note the instructions regarding social distancing for your selections when choosing an absentee option and absentee reason.
To request an absentee ballot be mailed to you, call 757-259-4949.
All Absentee Ballot Applications (PDF) must be signed and dated. Review your application carefully before submitting to this office.
Friday, May 28 is the last day to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on May 28.
Printed absentee ballot applications can be returned in person or by mail to the JCC Voter Registration and Elections Office, 5300 Palmer Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188, by fax to 757-259-4945, or by email as a scanned attachment to vote@jamescitycountyva.gov.
If you change your mind and want to vote in-person after you have been mailed a ballot, it is permitted. However, the process will take additional time, and the ballot you will be given is the same ballot you were issued in the mail. Voters who change their mind about voting by mail have two options, only available at the James City County Vote Center, 5301 Longhill Road:
- If you have your ballot, you will be asked to surrender your blank, unopened ballot to the Precinct Chief. They will make their necessary documentation and hand you a new, In-Person ballot. An ID is required.
- If you do not have your ballot, you will be offered a Provisional Ballot. This will ensure that there is only one ballot per person. Provisional ballots are then reviewed and counted at the Canvass by the Electoral Board after noon on Friday, May 11.
This option is available to all registered voters who wish to vote at their assigned polling place on June 8. An ID is required.
Where to Vote on Election Day
View your polling place, election precinct, absentee ballot and voting history at vote.elections.virignia.gov.
Ballots may be dropped off at the James City County Vote Center (located at the James City County Recreation Center) at 5301 Longhill Road or at the James City County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 5300 Palmer Laneon the following days:
- Monday through Friday, April 23-June 5 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 29 and June 5 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 8 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ballots may be dropped off at any polling place (PDF) or at the James City County Voter Registration and Elections office on Tuesday, June 8 from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Important Dates for the 2021 Primary
| Begin Absentee Voting | Fri., April 23 |
| Last day for Voter Registration - Mail must be postmarked on or before this date |
Mon., May 17 |
| Last day for requesting Absentee Ballot by Mail - Application must be in our office by 5 p.m. |
Fri., May 28 |
| Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Last day for Absentee Ballot In-Person |
Sat., May 29 Sat., June 5 |
| Election Day | Tues., June 8 |
| Last Day at NOON to receive Absentee Ballot by mail | Fri., June 11 |
About the Director of Elections
The Director of Elections registers voters and updates records of voters for changes of address and administers elections with the Electoral Board, whose primary responsibility is to oversee the elections. The Director is appointed by the Electoral Board, whose members are appointed by the Circuit Court Judge for 3-year staggered terms. Two members represent the political party receiving the most votes in the last gubernatorial election and 1 member represents the party receiving the second-highest votes.