Voting in Virginia: What You Need to Know

A roundup of FAQs before you head to the polls in Virginia.

The 411 - With all the conflicting information out there, it’s hard to figure out what exactly you need to do to be able to cast your ballot in the 2012 election, especially in states where voter suppression tactics have been rampant. Thanks to Election Protection, here’s a quick roundup to answer your questions about voting in Virginia. – Erin E. Evans   (Photo: REUTERS/Gary Cameron)

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The 411 - With all the conflicting information out there, it’s hard to figure out what exactly you need to do to be able to cast your ballot in the 2012 election, especially in states where voter suppression tactics have been rampant. Thanks to Election Protection, here’s a quick roundup to answer your questions about voting in Virginia. – Erin E. Evans   (Photo: REUTERS/Gary Cameron)

Where Do I Go to Vote? - The Ohio Secretary of State’s website has a tool to help you find your polling place. Type in your name and address, and it will direct you. Need to verify your registration? Enter your name and address in this form.(Photo: J.D. Pooley/Getty Images)

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When Can I Vote? - On Election Day, polls across Virginia are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you should still be allowed to vote.(Photo: J.D. Pooley/Getty Images)

The Cup Half Full - If the Supreme Court upholds Section 5, which the Advancement Project's Dianis predicts it will, she believes states will be deterred from trying to pass laws or implement practices that harm the voting rights of people of color. "This last election cycle showed that we need more voter protections, not less," Dianis said. The Supreme Court has upheld Section 5 four times.  (Photo: Jamie Rose/Getty Images)

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Where Do I Go to Vote? - Virginia’s Election and Registration Information System has a tool to help voters find their polling places. You can also verify your registration here. (Photo: Jamie Rose/Getty Images)

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Do I Need Photo ID to Vote? - No. Acceptable forms of identification include: a Virginia voter registration card, social security card, state driver’s license, military ID, handgun permit, other state-issued ID, student ID card, employee ID card, copy of a current utility bill, bank statement or paycheck. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

I’ve Moved. What Do I Do? - —   Within My Precinct: Complete a change of residence form at your polling place and provide a form of identification. You can cast a regular ballot.—   Within My County: If you have not updated your registration prior to Election Day, you will have to vote a provisional ballot and fill out a change of residence form.—   Outside of My County: Fill out a change of residence form at a polling place in either county and vote a provisional ballot.  (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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I’ve Moved. What Do I Do? - If you have moved to another precinct in Virginia, you can vote at the polling place of your last address where you were registered.(Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Protect, But Not Get Paid - "All military personnel will continue to serve and accrue pay but will not actually be paid until appropriations are available," Rep. C.W. Young (R-Florida) told the Air Force Times. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

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I’m in the Military/Overseas. What Do I Do? - Request a Standard Form 76 to request an absentee ballot. On this form, you can also indicate if you’d like to fax or email your vote. The deadline to request a ballot was Oct. 30. It must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

What If I Want to Vote Absentee? - Anyone can vote absentee, without a reason, in Ohio. You must, however, apply to vote absentee by noon on the Saturday before election. Apply here. Absentee ballots must be received by Nov. 16. However they must be postmarked by Nov. 5, the day before the election.  (Photo: AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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What If I Want to Vote Absentee? - You may vote absentee if: you are in school and absent on Election Day, are disabled, are in the military, are in law-enforcement or will be absent from the county. (Photo: AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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I Was Convicted of a Felony. Can I Vote? - No, unless you get your voting rights restored by the governor before Election Day. (Photo: John Chiasson/Liaison)

I Have a Disability. Can I Be Assisted? - Polling places must be accessible to voters with disabilities, including blind and visually impaired people. People with disabilities are also allowed help from another person when casting ballots. (Photo: REUTERS/Fred Prouser /Landov)

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I Have a Disability. Can I Be Assisted? - Voters with disabilities may be assisted by another person. You may designate an election officer or any other person to assist you.(Photo: REUTERS/Fred Prouser /Landov)

What Do I Do if a Poll Worker Tries to Intimidate Me? - Report the incident to the deputy sheriff of the polling place. If this fails, you can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE and the Secretary of State’s office to report it. A poll worker can only challenge a voter based on the following scenarios: that the voter is not a citizen, that the person has not resided in Ohio for 30 days before the election, that the voter is not a resident of the precinct, or that the person is not of legal voting age. (Photo: EPA/CHRISTOPHER BERKEY /LANDOV)

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What Do I Do if a Poll Worker Tries to Intimidate Me? - If you feel like your voting rights have been violated, contact the state’s board of elections at 1-800-552-9745 or info@sbe.virginia.gov. (Photo: EPA/CHRISTOPHER BERKEY /LANDOV)