Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Virginia General Election
Every Virginia voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Virginia are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Virginia Department of Elections: Voter Information.
Statewide races
On every Virginia ballot.
Key dates
- Fri, September 18, 2026: Early in-person voting beginsAt local registrar offices and satellite locations; runs through 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct 31.
- Sun, October 18, 2026: Sunday early votingRegistrar offices also open for early voting Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25 and Sat Oct 31.
- Fri, October 23, 2026: Voter registration deadlineAfter this date, eligible voters can still register in person and vote a provisional ballot through Election Day (same-day registration).
- Fri, October 23, 2026: Absentee ballot application deadlineApplications must be received by the local registrar by 5 p.m.
- Sat, October 31, 2026: Early in-person voting endsEnds at 5 p.m.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; voters in line at closing may vote. Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by noon Friday, Nov 6.
- Fri, November 6, 2026: Mailed absentee ballot receipt deadlinePostmarked ballots must reach the general registrar by noon.
Sources: Upcoming Elections; Absentee Voting; Casting a Ballot; Same Day Voter Registration. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.