Be A Voter: A Nonpartisan Resource for Election Information
General Election: November 7, 2023
New voting districts were established after the 2020 Census. You should have received updated voting information from the Bedford County Registrar. The Bedford County Voting Look-Up Tool is now live and the link is below. This tool allows you to confirm your polling place and districts, and to view your sample ballot.
Just in time for early voting season, the Bedford County Registrar’s office has moved from Bedford Central Library to a new location at 1239 Turning Point Rd., Bedford.
Important Dates for November 7, 2023 General Election
September 22: Early/Absentee voting begins.
October 16: Last day to register to vote online. You can register in person through Election Day and vote using a provisional ballot.
October 27: Last day to request mail in ballot. Be aware of mailing times! Waiting too close to the deadline may result in your ballot being returned too late.
November 4: Last day to early vote in person.
November 7: General Election Day.
In-Person Early Voting and Ballot Drop Boxes
In-person, early voting is available at the Vote Center located at the Bedford County Gym, 1059 Turning Point Road, Bedford, VA 24523 (across from the Bedford Regional Water Authority). Voting is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday from September 22 through November 3. Early voting is also open two Saturdays, October 28 and November 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Vote Center will be closed on Monday October 9th for Columbus Day.
Ballot drop boxes will be available at the Vote Center and the office of the General Registrar during all in-person, early voting hours as noted above.
Ballot drop boxes will be available in all regular polling places on Election Day, November 7, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Candidates
Please note: These are the candidates who qualified for the Virginia ballot by the rules set forth by the state. The names on the ballot will not necessarily be in this same order at the polling place. Voters will only see the offices for which they are eligible to vote on their ballot.
Candidate information will be added as it is verified.
Redistricting may have changed your voting district and/or polling place. Please check the link to Bedford County Voting Look-Up Tool above or call the registrar’s office if you are unsure of your district or polling place.
Office &District/Candidate(s) |
Candidate Website |
| VA State Senate District 8 | |
| Mark J. Peake (R) | PeakeforSenate |
| Donna M. St. Clair (D) | StClair4Senate |
| VA House of Delgates District 51 | |
| Eric R. Zehr (R) | zehr4delegate |
| Kimberly A. Moran (D) | kmoran4va |
| C. Matt Fariss (I) | Matt Fariss |
| VA House of Delegates District 53 | |
| Timothy P. Griffin (R) | Griffin for Virginia |
| Samuel R. Soghor (D) | Sam Soghor |
| Bedford County Clerk of Court | |
| Judy Reynolds | |
| Bedford County Commissioner of Revenue | |
| Tracy T. Patterson | |
| Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney | |
| W. W. “Wes” Nance | |
| Board of Supervisors District 1 | |
| Mickey M. Johnson | |
| Board of Supervisors District 5 | |
| Tommy W. Scott | |
| Board of Supervisors District 6 | |
| Andrew D. “Andy” Dooley | |
| Bob W. Davis | |
| Board of Supervisors District 7 | |
| Tamara F. “Tammy” Parker | |
| School Board District 1 | |
| Johnathan W. Knight | |
| School Board District 5 | |
| Dora Garcia Purvis | |
| School Board District 6 | |
| Kurt W. Hubach | |
| Susan Falls Kirby | |
| School Board District 7 | |
| Chris V. Daniels | Chris Daniels for Bedford |
| Bedford County Sheriff | |
| Mike W. Miller | |
| Soil and Water Conservation Director Peaks of Otter District | |
| Glen F. Witt | |
| Richard P. Chaffin | |
| W. Terrell May Jr. | |
| Bedford County Treasurer | |
| William M. Perrow |
Office &District/Candidate(s) |
Candidate Website |
| Bedford Town Council – Special 24 | |
| David C. “DC” Foster | |
| F. Todd Foreman | |
| Jaithan C. “Jai” Ippolito | |
| Ronald J. Chivas-Clayton | |
| Bruce M. Johannessen | |
| Robert D. Carson | |
| Tim W. Black | |
| Bedford Town Council – Special 26 | |
| Andrew E. Catlin | |
| Darryl A. Updike | |
| Jane M. McKeon | |
| Bruce Erik Hartwick | |
| C. G. Stanley, Jr. | |
| Stacey L. Hailey |
General Resources
BallotReady – Every candidate and referendum explained.
bestcolleges.com Student Voting Guide – Guiding college students through the process of voting, no matter where they are.
ProCon.org – Pros and Cons of Current Issues – Encyclopaedia Britannica summarizes pro and con positions on current issues.
VoteSmart.org – Find biographies, issue positions, voting records, public statements, ratings and funding information about candidates.
TurboVote – A tool to help you make a plan to vote, including reminders that help you follow through.
