Virginia § 24.2-646.1 - Permitted use of paper ballots
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 24.2-646.1 — Permitted use of paper ballots, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24.2-646.1. Permitted use of paper ballots
The official paper ballot shall be used by a voter to cast his vote only in one of the following circumstances:
1. The official paper ballot is the only ballot in use in the precinct.
2. The official paper ballot is used by voters voting outside of the polling place pursuant to § 24.2-649.1.
3. The voter is casting a provisional ballot.
4. The voter is provided an official paper ballot or copy thereof pursuant to § 24.2-642 when voting equipment is inoperable or otherwise unavailable.
5. The official absentee paper ballot voted in accordance with (§ 24.2-700 et seq.).
6. The voter is provided an official paper ballot for a presidential election pursuant to § 24.2-402 or for federal elections pursuant to § 24.2-453.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 24.2-646.1
What does Code of Virginia § 24.2-646.1 cover?
Section 24.2-646.1 ("Permitted use of paper ballots") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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