Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Virginia Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
State Election Guide
Virginia election dates and voter deadlines
Virginia 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.
What's on the Virginia ballot in 2026?
Virginia's current statewide calendar includes Virginia General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Virginia?
Virginia has nonpartisan registration. There is no option to affiliate with a political party on the voter registration form. Voters do not declare affiliation with a party in order to vote in primary elections, however they must choose one party's ballot.
Election Calendar
Virginia current and upcoming election dates
Virginia General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official Virginia General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Early voting begins
Early voting begins riday, September 18, 2026 through 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026. Contact your local registrar’s office for all early voting and satellite location information.
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Absentee ballot request deadline
Apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Through 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2026. Your request must be received by your local registrar's office by 5:00 p.m. Apply for an absentee ballot online using the Citizen...
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Same-day registration ends during early voting
Voter registration offices will be open for early voting on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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Early voting ends
In person absentee voting ends at 5 p.m Saturday before an election.
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Election Day Voter Registration Deadline
Same Day registration is only available: in-person at the general registrar’s office for your locality, at your satellite early voting site during the early voting period, at your precinct on Election Day. VA Code §...
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Virginia
Time off for voting: No
No specific law requiring time off to vote.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Voters arriving at the polls without photo ID will be required to vote a provisional ballot and will have until noon on the Monday following the election to deliver a copy of identification to their locality’s electoral board in order for their provisional ballot to be counted
Voter ID: Non-strict non-photo ID
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Yes. Virginia lists same-day or Election Day registration. Same Day registration is only available: in-person at the general registrar’s office for your locality, at your satellite early voting site during the early voting period, at your precinct on Election Day. VA Code § 24.2-420.1