“My kid is about to go off to college. Is there anything he or she should know?”
“My kid is about to go off to college. Is there anything he or she should know?”
The best advice we can give is for your student to remain registered in Northampton, or register here before they go off to college. It is likely they will be asked to register by political groups or clubs on campus and be encouraged to register under their campus address. If your student registers with their campus address it will change their residency from Northampton to the campus’ locality. This may affect scholarships specific to Shore residents or have other unintended consequences.
Before your student goes, he or she should apply for an absentee ballot to be mailed to their campus address. They can apply online at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/ or contact our office to request an application at[email protected] . Also, we will be open the last two Saturdays before the election, October 26 and November 2, for in-person voting. These dates often coincide with fall breaks so your student can vote in person.
Thanks for helping us out and encouraging our young folks to vote. They will find voting is simple and convenient, and hopefully this will be the start of lifetime of good voting habits.
Terrence P. Flynn
General Registrar
Northampton County
Post Office Box 510
Eastville, VA 23347
Phone: 6757-678-0480
Fax: 757-678-0453