CAR2Vote provides nonpartisan transportation and voting assistance for voters in the Charlottesville/Albemarle region of Central Virginia.
DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING, WE WILL BE OBSERVING ALL BEST PRACTICES TO KEEP OUR DRIVERS AND VOTERS SAFE. PLEASE LET US KNOW OF ANY HELP YOU MAY REQUIRE TO VOTE, AND WE'LL TRY OUR BEST TO HELP YOU--SAFELY.
From the Virginia Department of Elections:
Both the May General/Special Elections and the June Primary dates have changed per the Governor's Executive Order 56 and Executive Order 59. The Virginia Department of Elections encourages voters to protect their health during COVID-19 outbreak. Voting absentee in the coming May and June elections is strongly encouraged. Voters may choose reason "2A My disability or illness" for absentee voting in the May and June 2020 elections due to COVID-19. Voters who choose the absentee option should do so as soon as possible so they can get their ballots in time to return them by mail by Election Day. Apply online for a Virginia absentee ballot >>>
We provide transportation for caucuses, primaries, on Election Day, and during the early absentee voting period. We also provide transportation for those who need to obtain a photo ID before voting. We have provided assistance to more than 700 voters over several years.
Our volunteers are dedicated to the idea that all those who want to vote should be empowered to do so, regardless of their circumstances or preferences. Our drivers provide rides to all those who request one and don't ask for whom the rider is voting.
There are several voting opportunities facing us in 2020, now with new dates and arrangements. New laws passed by Virginia's General Assembly will go into effect July 1, in time for the November election, but not for the June primary.
Voters who need assistance in casting their ballot in Charlottesville city, the University of Virginia community, and Albemarle County can request assistance by calling 434-260-1547. We can help with your absentee voter application or find a witness for your absentee ballot if needed. Please leave a message; we'll call you back.
Volunteer drivers/assistants in voting--Sign up at the Want to Drive link; we're making adjustments as we go, keeping your safety always in mind. Know that the BEST thing you can do if you're supporting a candidate or an issue is to canvass or call voters. We set up CAR2Vote primarily to give those who aren't able to canvass or call another way to help. Our volunteer slots fill quickly, but we know we'll need a lot of volunteers. We can also use volunteers to help us spread the word. Email us if you're interested in helping through the year, connecting us with organizations and communities that might be interested.
For those looking for another way of helping ensure voting rights, you might be interested in the local Protect the Vote program.
DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING, WE WILL BE OBSERVING ALL BEST PRACTICES TO KEEP OUR DRIVERS AND VOTERS SAFE. PLEASE LET US KNOW OF ANY HELP YOU MAY REQUIRE TO VOTE, AND WE'LL TRY OUR BEST TO HELP YOU--SAFELY.
From the Virginia Department of Elections:
Both the May General/Special Elections and the June Primary dates have changed per the Governor's Executive Order 56 and Executive Order 59. The Virginia Department of Elections encourages voters to protect their health during COVID-19 outbreak. Voting absentee in the coming May and June elections is strongly encouraged. Voters may choose reason "2A My disability or illness" for absentee voting in the May and June 2020 elections due to COVID-19. Voters who choose the absentee option should do so as soon as possible so they can get their ballots in time to return them by mail by Election Day. Apply online for a Virginia absentee ballot >>>
We provide transportation for caucuses, primaries, on Election Day, and during the early absentee voting period. We also provide transportation for those who need to obtain a photo ID before voting. We have provided assistance to more than 700 voters over several years.
Our volunteers are dedicated to the idea that all those who want to vote should be empowered to do so, regardless of their circumstances or preferences. Our drivers provide rides to all those who request one and don't ask for whom the rider is voting.
There are several voting opportunities facing us in 2020, now with new dates and arrangements. New laws passed by Virginia's General Assembly will go into effect July 1, in time for the November election, but not for the June primary.
- The Tuesday, June 9, election has been postponed to Tuesday, June 23, for the Democratic primary to select the 5th Congressional District candidate; the deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Tuesday, May 26. The deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is Tuesday, June 16. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m. All voters may use reason 2A for why you're voting absentee.See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists. Register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot online using the citizen portal.
- Tuesday, November 3, is the 2020 presidential election; deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Tuesday, October 13. After the June primary, we will update this information with the new voting regulations passed by Virginia's General Assembly.
Voters who need assistance in casting their ballot in Charlottesville city, the University of Virginia community, and Albemarle County can request assistance by calling 434-260-1547. We can help with your absentee voter application or find a witness for your absentee ballot if needed. Please leave a message; we'll call you back.
Volunteer drivers/assistants in voting--Sign up at the Want to Drive link; we're making adjustments as we go, keeping your safety always in mind. Know that the BEST thing you can do if you're supporting a candidate or an issue is to canvass or call voters. We set up CAR2Vote primarily to give those who aren't able to canvass or call another way to help. Our volunteer slots fill quickly, but we know we'll need a lot of volunteers. We can also use volunteers to help us spread the word. Email us if you're interested in helping through the year, connecting us with organizations and communities that might be interested.
For those looking for another way of helping ensure voting rights, you might be interested in the local Protect the Vote program.
