Voter Grievance Process

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.

First, review the Virginia “Voters’ Rights and Responsibilities” poster in the polling place or on our web site. 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. The sooner the State Board knows about your problem, the more likely you will get a satisfactory answer on Election Day.

If you still believe your voting rights may have been violated or may be violated in the near future, you may file a formal complaint with the State Board of Elections using the Virginia's Voter Complaint form.

NOTE: You have 10 days from the date of the incident to file a complaint.

Learn more about filing a Voter Complaint

How to file a Voter Complaint