Notice
General Registrar Office Closing
The Essex County General Registrar’s Office will be closed all day on July 21, 2017, while their staff attends a regional training event in Hanover County. This notice of office closure is required under §24.2-411
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