Voter Registration and Elections

General Election Information
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Location:
440 West Franklin Street
Wytheville, VA 24382


Offices on the 2025 General Election Ballot

Office
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
46th District House of Delegates
Sheriff
Board of Supervisors – Black Lick, East Wytheville, Lead Mines Districts
School Board – Black Lick, East Wytheville, Lead Mines Districts
Town Council – Town of Rural Retreat

Key Dates & Deadlines

Date Event
Friday, October 24, 2025 Last day to register to vote or update voter registration
  Last day to request a mailed absentee ballot (by 4:30 p.m.)
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Last day to vote in-person absentee at the Registrar’s Office
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Election Day – Polls open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
All absentee ballots must be postmarked or returned by 7:00 p.m.

Absentee & Early Voting Info

Type Details
Mail Absentee Voting Request ballot online: vote.elections.virginia.gov
In-Person Absentee Voting 440 West Franklin Street, Wytheville, VA
  Monday–Friday: Sept. 19 – Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  Saturday Voting: Oct. 25 & Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Important Reminders

  • Acceptable ID or signed ID Confirmation Statement is required to vote.

  • Sample ballots are available online prior to the General Election. 

  • Absentee ballots are counted.


Contact Information

 


 

Office Candidates
Governor
(Vote for only one)
- Abigail D. Spanberger – D
- Winsome Earle-Sears – R
- Write-In
Lieutenant Governor
(Vote for only one)
- Ghazala F. Hashmi – D
- Write-In
Attorney General
(Vote for only one)
- Jay C. Jones – D
- Jason S. Miyares – R
- Write-In
Member, House of Delegates – 46th District
(Vote for only one)
- Jamie R. Hendry – D
- Mitchell D. Cornett – R
- Write-In
Sheriff
(Vote for only one)
- Anthony R. Cline
- Write-In
Board of Supervisors – Black Lick District
(Vote for only one)
- Bradley D. Martin
- Write-In
School Board – Black Lick District
(Vote for only one)
- Rusty S. Rhea
- Write-In
Board of Supervisors – East Wytheville District
(Vote for only one)
- Sarah P. Crockett
- Cynthia R. “Cindy Mac” McIlrath
- Write-In
School Board – East Wytheville District
(Vote for only one)
- Peggy A. Wagy
Board of Supervisors – Lead Mines District
(Vote for only one)
- E. Tyler Ogle
- Jesse R. Burnett
- Write-In
School Board – Lead Mines District
(Vote for only one)
- No qualified candidates
- Write-In
Town Council – Town of Rural Retreat
(Vote for only one)
- Geary “Shug” Jonas
- Write-In

 


 

How Do I...

Register to vote?

You can register to vote by visiting the Virginia Department of Election's registration webpage

Vote By Mail?

You can register to vote by mail by visiting the Virginia Department of Election's absentee voting webpage

Get voting rights restored?

You can get your voting rights restored by visiting the Secretary of the Commonwealth's restoration of rights webpage

Become an election official?

To discuss the possibility of becoming an election official you can contact the Registrar, Lennon Counts.

Address:
440 W. Franklin Street
Wytheville, VA 24382

Phone:
(276) 223-6038 Office
(276) 223-6039 Fax

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Registrar

We uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of Virginia and the laws, policies and court decisions of federal, state and local jurisdictions.

It is our sacred honor to protect and promote public trust and confidence by conducting accurate and fair elections.

As the public’s guardians of freedom within a democratic society, we are responsible for the integrity of the process. The General Registrar is accountable for maintaining public confidence in honest and impartial elections which we conduct in a fair, efficient and accurate manner.

Nurturing and protecting Democracy is a team effort in the profession of elections administration. Our tasks require wisdom, courage and the desire to remain focused on our vision of free and impartial elections despite changes in our society and its laws.

Freedom can best be maintained and nurtured through the democratic process.

The success of the democratic process requires fair and open elections which accurately reflect the intent of the electorate. Therefore, the Voter Registrar serves as the Gatekeeper of Democracy.

By our dedication to uphold these ideals, we demonstrate our loyalty to freedom, our pride in our profession and a commitment to the excellence of the democratic process.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the General Registrar's Office is to provide opportunities, in an equitable and courteous manner, for all qualified citizens of Wythe County to register to vote; to promote the integrity of the electoral process by maintaining accurate and current voter registration records used in elections; to coordinate elections so that they are conducted in a manner that secures the qualified citizen's right to vote and insures that the results accurately reflect the voters' will; and, to be an information resource for citizens regarding voter registration, elections, and elected officials.

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Address:
440 West Franklin Street
Wytheville, VA 24382

Phone:
(276) 223-6038 Office
(276) 223-6039 Fax

Lennon Counts, Registrar

Linda Lester, Assistant Registrar

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Wythe County Electoral Board

GW Catron, Chair

Jerry Miller, Vice Chair

Mary N. "Sis" Cassell, Secretary