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Virginia Catholic Conference Election Resources!
Welcome to our Election Resource hub!
This fall, voters will select candidates for the office of President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative and – in some areas – “down-ballot” offices. Here at the Virginia Catholic Conference Election Resource Hub you’ll find information on how to vote, faithfully preparing to vote, and more!
- Candidate Comparison Chart – 2024 U.S. Presidential General Election ( English | Spanish )
- Candidate Comparison Chart – 2024 Virginia U.S. Senate Election ( English | Spanish )
- A pre-election letter issued by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout ( English | Spanish )
- Four Principles of Catholic Social Teaching printout ( English | Spanish )
- New bulletin inserts on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship from the USCCB ( English | Spanish )
- Links to request your absentee ballot and find your polling place
- Additional resources for parishes
Please share this info with family and friends now, so they will be prepared to vote in these important elections. Also be sure to sign up for our alerts.
EARLY VOTING BEGINS SEPT. 20.
REGISTRATION ENDS OCT. 15.
ELECTION DAY IS NOV. 5.
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Get out and vote!
This year, Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 15. Early in-person voting begins Friday, Sept. 20 and is available until Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5:00pm. The deadline to apply online, by fax, or email for an absentee ballot is Friday, Oct. 25 at 5:00pm.
How to Vote
Additional Parish Resources
Looking for ways to help prepare your parishioners to vote? Here are some ideas and resources to use in your parish!
- Share posts from the Virginia Catholic Conference on your social media accounts: Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram
- Link to this page on your parish website
- Host a voter registration drive before the Oct. 15 voter registration deadline
- Read this announcement at Mass (Coming soon!)