Voter Participation

When it comes to voter participation, the United States trails most developed nations. This holds true in Virginia, particularly in non-presidential elections. (Scroll to see more)

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Virginia population

There are 8,470,020 people in Virginia

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2017 estimate)

Eligible Voters

More than 6 million Virginians are 18 or older and U.S. citizens who are neither incarcerated nor mentally incapacitated.

Source: United States Election Project (2016)

Registered Voters

There are 5,215,866 registered voters

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (September 2018)

Presidential Election

Ballots cast: 3,984,631

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (2016)

Gubernatorial Election

Ballots cast: 2,612,309

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (2017)

Mid-Term U.S. Senate Election

Ballots cast: 2,194,346

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (2014)

General Assembly Election

Ballots cast: 1,509,864

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (2015)