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High School Voter registration Information

All eligible students can register with a paper application; however, only students with a Virginia driver’s license, learner’s permit, or Virginia DMV-issued ID can register online. Students also need their Social Security number.

Provide voter registration opportunities for students who will be 18 by November 8, 2022.

Option 1: Partner with the League of Women Voters

Invite the League of Women Voters to provide registration events. These can address either paper or online voter registration and include additional information about voting. These presentations can be in-person, if allowed by FCPS, or virtual.

Contact Alice Reilly (alice.reilly@lwv-fairfax.org) for information and to schedule.

Option 2: DIY

Use the Educational Materials posted on the left side of the page to help students register. Use the PowerPoints with the accompanying teacher script or the short videos.

Note: Need paper voter registration applications? Email hsvr@lwv-fairfax.org. We will provide applications.

Students can also obtain applications in multiple ways. How to Obtain a Paper Voter Registration Application

Questions? Email hsvr@lwv-fairfax.org.



Credit: Photo by Beth Tudan, LWV Fairfax

Educational Materials

PowerPoints must be downloaded!

Registering to Vote Online - PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes - Short Video

Registering to Vote with a Paper Application - PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes - Short Video

Be an Informed Voter - PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes - Video

Casting Your Ballot: In-Person Voting - PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes - Video

How to Vote Absentee by Mail- PowerPoint - Script

Who Can Vote? A Short History of Voting Rights

1787 to 1920 (Part 1): PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes

1920 to Present (Part 2): PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes

Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It) A series of 5 short, interesting videos showing the influence of young people on our democracy.

Strategies of Suffrage: Working for Votes for Women

Truth Be Told: Stories of Black Women’s Fight for the Vote

Additional Resources for Teachers

New Hayfield voters answer Camille Milk’s questions.

Credit: Photo by Beth Tudan, LWV Fairfax

New High School Voter Registration Law in Virginia

As of July 1, 2020, every public high school in Virginia must provide voter registration information to eligible students and give them the opportunity to register to vote during the school day. Registration could be via Virginia voter registration application forms or access to the Virginia online voter registration system on a school-owned computer device.

See the law here.

More Links

Student Opportunities

Did you know you can help at the polls? Click here for information.

Frequently Asked Questions

FCPS Voter Registration Challenge

Governor’s Challenge via LWV-VA

Absentee Voting

Military and Overseas Voters

Vote411.org

Voters with Special Needs

The 2020-21 High School Voter Registration flyer.

Educational Materials:PowerPoints must be downloaded!

Registering to Vote Online - PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes - Short Video

Registering to Vote with a Paper Application - PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes - Short Video

Be an Informed Voter - PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes - Video

Casting Your Ballot: In-Person Voting - PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes - Video

How to Vote Absentee by Mail- PowerPoint - Script

Who Can Vote? A Short History of Voting Rights

1787 to 1920 (Part 1): PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes

1920 to Present (Part 2): PowerPoint - Script - Teacher Notes

Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It) A series of 5 short, interesting videos showing the influence of young people on our democracy.

Strategies of Suffrage: Working for Votes for Women

Truth Be Told: Stories of Black Women’s Fight for the Vote

Additional Resources for Teachers