Politics and Voting
Richmond is a vibrant center for city and state government and public policy. Local government cannot be effective without engaged and informed citizens. If you are interested in learning more about the City of Richmond's local government, consider attending a local government event, such as a Richmond City Council or School Board meeting. You can also learn more about local government and local, state, and national races at the student-run website URGOV.
Student Voter Guide
All of your voting related questions, from registering to polling places, can be answered in our Voting Guide.
Student Group Voter Registration Drives
If you are a student group who wants to do voter registration drives, please first read this guide. You can contact Sasha Hollister at shollist@richmond.edu for support and voter form packets.
Local Government
Visit our City Excursions page for information on this semester's local government excursions and events.
Voting Related Service Opportunities
- Tuesday, Sept. 20 – Register Voters for National Voter Registration Day
- Saturday, Oct. 15 – Voter Registration at UR v. Villanova Home Game
- Nonpartisan Protect the Vote – Sign up to volunteer with Election Protection, a national, nonpartisan coalition that works so all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process. There’s a role for everyone on Election Day (and during early voting) – whether it’s helping voters from home, assisting voters in-person, or tracking online disinformation.
- 2022 General Election Virtual Phone Bank – Join New Virginia Majority as they phone bank to get out the vote this November. NVM organizes around and centers the needs of working class communities of color.
- Election Protection Volunteer – Virginia Civic Engagement Table is recruiting poll monitors to ensure every Virginian can cast their ballot safely and securely.
- Become an Officer of Election – paid position to work the polls on election day