Bonnie Cranmer
Contributing writer
The Craig County Registrar is looking for a few good volunteers. Voting opens this week in the Republican Primary for Senate in Craig County. Early voting encourages registered voters to avoid the primary voting day lines and vote at the Registrar’s office at your convenience. Volunteering with the Registrar’s office is a simple way to serve the community for those with limited time to dedicate.
Become an Officer of Election, also known as a poll worker. Craig County is seeking people to work on election day at the precincts, each of the locations for voting. Working on election day is a great way to meet your neighbors and serve your community only a few days per year.
The Registrar’s staff will provide training for election day volunteers, including opening for the day, during voting, and at the close of day securing equipment and ballots, completing paperwork and packing up materials and supplies. By working on election day, volunteers are choosing to be a part of the solution. Officers of elections uphold the valuable role of keeping Craig County elections safe, fair, and accessible for all voters.
Craig County will be participating in the Virginia Department of Election ordered Republican Party Primary for Member United States Senate 9th District. This primary election will be held Tuesday, June 18. In Virginia, voters do not register with a political party, so all registered voters are able to vote in this primary.
Voting on June 18 Republican Party Primary Election Day will be at your polling precinct location. Voting at your polling precinct location begins at 6am and ends at 7pm. If you are unsure of your polling precinct location, contact the Registrar or use the online Citizen Portal.
Early voting is at the Craig County Voter Registration Office located at 155 Main Street, New Castle, beginning Friday, May 3 and ending Saturday, June 15. Early voting hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The Registrar’s office will also be open Saturdays, June 8 and June 15 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. for early voting. The office will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
For more information on registering to vote or volunteering as an Officer of Elections, contact Craig County Voter Registration Office by calling 540-864-6190, email vote@craigcountyva.gov or visit the Craig County Voter Registration Office, open from 8am-4pm Monday-Friday, located at 155 Main Street, New Castle, VA.
