July 26, 2002
To register, an applicant can fill out a form through the Department of Motor Vehicles or go to a library or community center to get a form. Forms can also be downloaded at www.state.va.us. Applications can be mailed to: Loudoun Voter Registration Office, 26 C Fairfax S.E., Leesburg VA 20175.
Voter registration information: 703-777-0380
Eligible voters must be 18 years of age, current U.S. citizens, residents of the County.
You may register to vote year-round, except for the 28 days prior to a general or primary election.
Voters must also show valid identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID include:
o Virginia Voter Information Card
o Virginia driver's license or special identification card issued by the DMV
o Valid United States passport
o Military ID card
o Any Federal, state or local government-issued ID card
o Employer-issued photo ID card
o Social Security card
The next election is for the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2002. The following are up for a vote:
o Sales Tax Referendum: To increase the sales tax across Northern Virginia by a half percent to benefit transportation projects. The ballot language for the sales tax referendum is:
"QUESTION: Shall an additional sales and use tax of one-half of one percent be imposed in Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, the City of Alexandria, the City of Fairfax, the City of Falls Church, the City of Manassas, and the City of Manassas Park, with the revenues to be used solely for regional transportation projects and programs as specified in Chapter 853 of the Acts of Assembly of 2002?"