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 8,715,698 people in Virginia

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 estimate)

Eligible Voters

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

Source: University of Florida Election Lab (March 2024)

Registered Voters

There are 6,253,736 registered voters

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (August 2024)

Presidential Election

Ballots cast: 4,486,821

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (2020)

Gubernatorial Election

Ballots cast: 3,276,572

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (2021)

Mid-Term U.S. House Election

Ballots cast: 3,021,956

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (2023)

General Assembly Election

Ballots cast: 2,507,159

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (2023)