The upcoming primary election on June 17, 2025 is another opportunity to show the power of the disability vote, so don’t sit this one out! All of us need to be active participants in our democracy and the future of Virginia. If you’re planning to vote ahead of time, remember that Virginia’s Early Voting period ends this Saturday, June 15 at 5:00 pm.
Why should you vote early? The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), one of REV UP Virginia’s partner organizations, recently shared some answers in their weekly newsletter, reproduced below.
Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy
Weekly Roundup – June 11, 2025
If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, don’t wait another moment. Early voting isn’t just convenient—it’s your insurance policy to make sure your voice is heard.
Why vote early? Because life happens. When you vote early, you give yourself a safety net. Discover an issue with your voter registration? You’ll have time to fix it. Worried about Election Day surprises like car trouble, a sick child, or last-minute work conflicts? You’ve already handled the most important task on your to-do list.
Your early vote is also your vote of confidence in democracy itself. Right now, there are organized efforts to roll back the voting access we’ve fought so hard to expand. Critics are constantly attacking Virginia’s 45-day early voting window, trying to make it harder for people like you to participate. Every time you vote early, you’re not just casting a ballot—you’re proving that expanded access works and is valued by voters.
We need you to show up. The current early voting numbers tell a concerning story. Here’s what we’re seeing in key jurisdictions:
- In Virginia Beach, with 334,180 total registered voters, the 2025 early vote count is 7,311. In the 2024 General Election, the early vote count was 124,257.
- In Richmond, with 160,965 total registered voters, the 2025 early vote count is 5,057. In the 2024 General Election, the early vote count was 48,122.
- In Arlington, with 179,722 total registered voters, the 2025 early vote count is 5,582. In the 2024 General Election, the early vote count was 79,347.
Source: Virginia Public Access Project
Don’t let your community be underrepresented. Don’t leave your vote to chance. Virginia’s future depends on voters who care enough to act—and that means you.
Find your early voting location and make your plan today. Four days left. Make them count.
