Orange County Votes

09/15/2026

Don’t wait to get registered to vote. Sept. 15 is National Voter Registration Day.

Use this as a reminder to either register for the first time or update your registration information, if it has recently changed.

You can register in person at your local registrar’s office or online at vote.virginia.gov with a Virginia driver’s license.

Election Day is Nov. 3.

09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! It's easy to do online at: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

09/11/2026

Early Voting for the November election starts in 1 week. Check the sample ballots here: https://orangecountyva.gov/663/Election-Information and do your research before you come. There are 3 Constitutional Amendments: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/election-law/referenda/ and a Sales Tax referendum: https://www.ocss-va.org/departments/facilities-maintenance/1-local-sales-tax-referendum?fbclid=IwY2xjawTxXONwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUNEd0N2eUpOM1RldDBPOXRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZn5leop09Y1UFLq5e3uK_v7Zu4snpq9DDBcRsTord7pyd8FPPE_3yjo-h6k_aem_gOQkGO2R5FNpMZqasVP4Uw

1% Local Sales Tax Referendum - Orange County Public Schools

09/07/2026

Please be aware that Orange County Government facilities will be closed TODAY, Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Closed offices will resume normal operating hours TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 8, 2026. For more information and a listing of other upcoming holidays, view the Orange County holiday schedule at https://ow.ly/QHnj50ZHkVi.

As always, our dedicated first responders will remain on duty.

09/03/2026

In accordance with additional state holiday hours granted by the Governor’s Office, the Orange County Board of Supervisors has authorized the closure of Orange County offices at noon (12:00 p.m.) on Friday, September 4, 2026. Please note the exception that the Landfill and Collection Sites will remain open according to their usual schedules.

Orange County Libraries will additionally be closed on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in accordance with Library Board policy.

As previously scheduled, offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day. The Monday closure does include the Landfill & Collection Sites. Closed offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

As always, our dedicated first responders remain on duty.

For more information, and a listing of other upcoming holidays, view the Orange County holiday schedule: https://ow.ly/lqRy50ZIWIJ

09/03/2026

In accordance with additional state holiday hours granted by the Governor’s Office, the Orange County Board of Supervisors has authorized the closure of Orange County offices at noon (12:00 p.m.) on Friday, September 4, 2026. Please note the exception that the Landfill and Collection Sites will remain open according to their usual schedules.

Orange County Libraries will additionally be closed on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in accordance with Library Board policy.

As previously scheduled, offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day. The Monday closure does include the Landfill & Collection Sites. Closed offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

As always, our dedicated first responders remain on duty.

For more information, and a listing of other upcoming holidays, view the Orange County holiday schedule.

08/31/2026

Please be aware that Orange County Government facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Closed offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. For more information and a listing of other upcoming holidays, view the Orange County holiday schedule at https://ow.ly/QHnj50ZHkVi.

As always, our dedicated first responders will remain on duty.

08/28/2026

Sample ballots for the November 3, 2026 Election are now posted:

08/25/2026

While Sample Ballots for the November Election are not ready yet, voters can read up on the 3 proposed Constitutional Amendments here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/election-law/referenda/

There is also a local Sales Tax referendum that you can find out about here: https://www.ocss-va.org/departments/facilities-maintenance/1-local-sales-tax-referendum?fbclid=IwY2xjawTxXONwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUNEd0N2eUpOM1RldDBPOXRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZn5leop09Y1UFLq5e3uK_v7Zu4snpq9DDBcRsTord7pyd8FPPE_3yjo-h6k_aem_gOQkGO2R5FNpMZqasVP4Uw

Please note: These links are for Voter Education only and this office cannot provide any other information regarding these Referenda.

1% Local Sales Tax Referendum - Orange County Public Schools

08/21/2026

📖 Read the issue at https://ow.ly/JI0L50ZCrbJ

The August 2026 Orange County Insight is now available! In this issue, you'll find:
➡️ Groundbreaking news about the Hornet Innovation Center
➡️ How Fire & EMS continues to 'Make the Shift' with graduating and upcoming recruit classes
➡️ Details about dedicated lactation support spaces for employees and the public
➡️ A recap of the recent school supply drive
➡️ Zoning district updates in regards to manufactured homes
➡️ Event details for the upcoming Overdose Awareness Vigil on Aug. 31
➡️ The first new Library program offered in partnership with the Smithsonian Associates Rural Library Cohort
➡️ Information about an exciting new TV service coming from FiberLync
..and much more! Enjoy!