Office hours
Monday through Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Two Saturdays before Election Day: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Office Closed
Thursday-Friday December 24-25, 2020 for Christmas
Friday, January 1, 2021 New Year's Day
Monday, January 18, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr Day
Monday, February 15, 2021 Presidents Day
Voter Registration & Elections
The General Registrar/Director of Elections serves the citizens of Essex County (§24.2-114) by:
- Providing equitable opportunity for qualified voters to register
- Maintaining accurate voter, candidate and election records
- Conducting elections as required by Federal and State law, under the guidance of the Electoral Board, with integrity and efficiency
- Educating citizens about registration, candidates, and the electoral process
The Electoral Board is composed of three members appointed by the county Circuit Court judges (§24.2-106). Each member serves a staggered three year term. The Electoral Board:
- Appoints the General Registrar/Director of Elections to a four year term
- Appoints Over 40 Officers of Election
- Oversees elections and reports results to the State Board of Elections