Become a Restore Our Vote Activist!

More than 300,000 Virginians are unable to vote due to the state's felony disfranchisement law.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I know if I've lost my right to vote?

2. After my rights are restored, do I still need to register to vote? How do I register to vote?

3. I need help filling out my application. I have questions about the application and process. Who do I contact?

4. I want to help. How do I get involved?

1. How do I know if I've lost my right to vote?

If you are a resident of Virginia, and you have been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court in Virginia or anywhere else in the United States and you have NOT had your rights restored, then you have lost your right to vote.

2. After my rights are restored, do I still need to register to vote?

Yes. Once your rights are restored, you must complete and submit a Virginia Voter Registration Application in order to become a registered voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Voter Registration Applications are provided by the State Board of Elections and can be found

a) online
b) at your local voter registration office
c) at Department of Motor Vehicles Offices
d) at public libraries

3. I need help filling out my application. I have questions about the application and process. Who do I contact?

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:

Virginia Voter Restoration Project
ACLU of Virginia
530 East Main Street, Suite 310
(804) 644-8080
vote[at]restoreourvote.org

4. I want to help. How do I get involved?

To get involved, click here.