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Periodic elections are held in [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]] for their citizens to elect local, state, and national offices. Currently, all elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Primary and special elections are held as needed. | Periodic elections are held in [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]] for their citizens to elect local, state, and national offices. Currently, all elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Primary and special elections are held as needed. | ||
''For future election schedules and calendar dates, see [[City of Charlottesville Ten Year Election Calendar & Schedule]]'' | |||
Elections are administered by the [[Registrar of Voters]] and [[Electoral Board]] in each jurisdiction, with guidelines from the State Board of Elections and the federal government where applicable. | Elections are administered by the [[Registrar of Voters]] and [[Electoral Board]] in each jurisdiction, with guidelines from the State Board of Elections and the federal government where applicable. | ||
Revision as of 18:47, 9 September 2020
Periodic elections are held in Charlottesville and Albemarle County for their citizens to elect local, state, and national offices. Currently, all elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Primary and special elections are held as needed.
For future election schedules and calendar dates, see City of Charlottesville Ten Year Election Calendar & Schedule
Elections are administered by the Registrar of Voters and Electoral Board in each jurisdiction, with guidelines from the State Board of Elections and the federal government where applicable.
Current election cycle
The current election system in Charlottesville is composed of five members of City Council elected in staggered, citywide elections, with each Councilor serving a four-year term. Beginning in 2007, this cycle shifted to odd-numbered years with the municipal election occurring concurrently with the November general election (thus, three new members were elected in November 2007 and two in November 2009). Prior to 2007 these officials were selected in spring municipal elections - three in even-numbered “presidential” years and two in even-numbered “off” years (for example, three members were elected in 2004, two were elected in 2006).
Political parties
- Albemarle County Republican Party
- Democratic Party - Albemarle Charlottesville, Va official site
- Charlottesville Democratic Committee
- Republican Party - Charlottesville, Va official site
See also: List of political action committees
To be listed on the ballot for City Council, candidates must either be nominated by one of the two recognized political parties, or file a petition with the signatures of 125 registered City voters. Candidates may also seek election through “write-in” ballots.
Local election history
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Charlottesville held local elections in May until 2008, when they were moved to the November election day. View index of articles on past elections.
- Elections were held Tuesday, November 3, 2017 for two seats on the Charlottesville City Council and three districts in Albemarle County - the Rio District, Jack Jouett District and Samuel Miller District.
Charlottesville Elections Studies
References
External links
- Virginia State Board of Elections
- Virginia Voter Registration Form - Deadline to register is Monday, October 5th
- Voter Registration Information - Find out if you are registered at the Election and Registration Information System
- Polling Place Search
- Virginia Public Access Project - Campaign finance information about candidates, committees, donors, etc.
- Charlottesville Tomorrow's Election Watch website