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, so we're commited to providing key information and opportunities to engage here in the capital of Virginia!

Voting 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 Excursions

Visit our City Excursions page for information on this semester's local government excursions and events.

Advocacy Days

In January and February there are many opportunities to join Virginia organizations in their advoacy efforts during the General Assembly session. In November and December, we will share informaton about Advocacy Days for the 2025 General Assembly session.