Why Your Vote Matters

**Why Your Vote Matters**

2017 Statewide Voter Statistics

Registered voters in Virginia (2017)- 5,489,530

100%

Voter Turnout (2017)- 2,612,309

47%

2016 Statewide Voter Statistics

Registered voters in Virginia (2016)- 5,529,742

100%

Voter Turnout (2016)- 3,984,631

72%

With a government elected by its citizens and that effects every aspect of our lives from schools to health care to homeland security, voting is an important right in our society. By voting, you are making your voice heard and registering your opinion on how you think the government should operate.