Election Protection Hotlines
The hotline is staffed by trained volunteers who are available to answer questions about voter registration, early voting, absentee ballots, polling place locations, voter ID laws, and more.
If you experience any problems at the polls, such as issues with accessibility, voter rolls, provisional ballots, or voter intimidation, volunteers will provide assistance and can escalate issues to legal experts.
November 3: General Election
This year’s general election covers the US House of Representatives and US Senate.
Important dates to know:
- Register to Vote/Update Registration: 10/23/2026
- Early in-person voting: 9/18/2026 through 10/31/2026
- Apply for ballot to be mailed to you: through 10/23/2026
Deadlines & Related Events
The early voting period is Friday, September 18 to Saturday, October 31. Early voting will be available on the following weekend dates: Sunday, October 18; Saturday, October 24; Sunday, October 25; and Saturday, October 31. Check with your local registrar for satellite locations and hours.
Friday, October 23 is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration. In Virginia, voters can register and vote in-person after October 23 using a provisional ballot. The deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you is 5:00pm on Friday, October 23.
Early In-Person Voting Begins
Deadline to Apply for Ballot to be Mailed
Deadline to Register to Vote/Update Registration
Early In-Person Voting Ends
Election Day
Election Results
April 21: Special Election
A statewide special election was held Tuesday, April 21, for a proposed constitutional amendment. The proposed amendment (below) passed. Click HERE to view election results and HERE to read the press release regarding the Virginia Supreme Court’s voiding of the election.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?
August 4: Primary Election
Primary elections were held Tuesday, August 4, to nominate candidates for this November’s midterm elections (House of Representatives and US Senate). Click HERE to view election results.
This page was last updated on Monday, August 10.
