The Voter Grievance Process
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If you feel your voting rights have been violated or that you may have witnessed an election law being broken, contact the State Board of Elections at 1-800-552-9745, or via email at info@sbe.virginia.gov.
NOTE: You have 10 days from the date of the incident to file a complaint.
First, review the “Voters’ Rights and Responsibilities”. Posters outlining Voter Rights and Responsibilities are posted is each of Virginia polling places.Make sure you meet the requirements that allow you to vote. If you do not understand the requirements, ask an election official to explain them to you. If you feel you met all the requirements but were still not allowed to vote, ask an election official to contact the Voter Registrar’s office about your case before you leave the polling place. The Voter Registrar will investigate your case and may be able to resolve the problem immediately.
If you are still not satisfied with the outcome, call the State Board of Elections at
1-800-552-9745 as soon as possible, preferably before the polls close. You may also choose to fill out and mail in the Voter Grievance Form. The sooner the State Board knows about your problem, the more likely you will get a satisfactory answer on Election Day.