• What are my rights as a voter and how do I register?

  • Virginians can register to vote online, in person, or by mail before the Election Day deadline. Election Day registration is also possible at polling places, but requires a provisional ballot pending verification.

  • You can also check your registration here. 

• Where is my polling location?

  • Refer to this website to determine your polling location. 

• What are the upcoming elections in Virginia?

  • Refer to this page to determine the upcoming election dates in Virginia.

  • June 17, 2025 is the next election date in Virginia- this is for primaries. Here is a rundown of Primary Elections Called Offices. 

  • Want more info on what primaries are and why they matter? Read more here.  More specific to Virginia, this article explains why 2025's vote is crucial as it relates to our current political situation.

• What are my rights regarding protests?

  • Be aware of your rights as a protestor by reading ACLU's Know Your Rights document.

• How can I best prepare for a protest?

  • For protection from tear gas & chemical agents:

    • Wear a face mask (scarf/bandana as backup).

    • Protect eyes with shatter-resistant eyewear (goggles, gas mask preferred over contacts).

    • Cover as much skin as possible with clothing.

    • Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes for running.

    • Avoid contact lenses and makeup.

  • What to bring with you:

    • Water in a squirt bottle (for drinking and washing).

    • Backpack or drawstring bag (easier for running).

    • ID and emergency contact info (consider writing on skin).

    • Cash (for food, transport, potential bail). Know local bail amounts.

    • Personal medications (inhaler, EpiPen, prescriptions for several days, in case of arrest).

    • Medical alert information (bracelet or written details).

    • Change of clothes (in case of exposure).

• Stay up to date on the latest events to uphold the constitution:

  • • 50501 (50 Protests, 50 States, One day) Movement

• What happens if I am arrested?

  • If you're detained or arrested at a protest, remain silent when interacting with police, and don't engage in arguments. If questioned, immediately ask for a lawyer. Do not sign any documents, especially confessions or explanations about the events leading to your arrest. 

  • If released after arrest, contact a criminal defense attorney without delay, regardless of the charges. Even for what seems like a minor offense, seeking legal counsel is crucial to avoid potential long-term consequences on your record, such as employment or clearance issues.

  • Community Bail Funds:

    • Richmond Community Bail Fund

    • Tidewater Solidarity Bail Fund

    • Blue Ridge Community Bail Fund

    • Roanoke Community Bail Fund

From Constitution of Virginia Article I. Bill of Rights:

Section 12. Freedom of speech and of the press; right peaceably to assemble, and to petition. That the freedoms of speech and of the press are among the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained except by despotic governments; that any citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; that the General Assembly shall not pass any law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, nor the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for the redress of grievances.

From Constitution of Virginia Article I. Bill of Rights:

That free government rests, as does all progress, upon the broadest possible diffusion of knowledge, and that the Commonwealth should avail itself of those talents which nature has sown so liberally among its people by assuring the opportunity for their fullest development by an effective system of education throughout the Commonwealth.