
Vote!
Upcoming Elections
How and When to Vote
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January 13, 2026 - Specials
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House of Delegates, 11th District
Deadlines:
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Register to Vote/Update Registration: 1/6/2026
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Early in-person voting: 1/3/2026 through 1/10/2026
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Apply for ballot to be mailed to you: through 1/2/2026
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June 16, 2026 - Primary
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U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives
Deadlines:
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Register to Vote/Update Registration: 6/5/2026
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Early in-person voting: 5/1/2026 through 6/13/2026
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Apply for ballot to be mailed to you: through 6/5/2026
November 3, 2026 - General
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U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Deadlines:
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Register to Vote/Update Registration: 10/23/2026
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Early in-person voting: 9/18/2026 through 10/31/2026
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Apply for ballot to be mailed to you: through 10/23/2026
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Register to Vote
To register to vote in Virginia, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Virginia, at least 18 years old by the next general election, have had voting rights restored if convicted of a felony, and have had capacity restored by court order if declared mentally incapacitated.
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VIRGINIA NOW HAS SAME DAY VOTER REGISTRATION
Ballots cast by same-day registrants will be counted as provisional ballots, giving election officials time to verify identification and eligibility to vote.
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Important Notes:
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If you are registered at your current address, you do not have to register again.
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​If you would like to verify or update your voter registration information, visit https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation.
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If you prefer to download, print, and mail your voter registration application (VA-NVRA-1 04/16) visit https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/voter-forms/index.html.
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Alternate language national voter registration forms, Chinese, Japanese, Tagalog, Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese are available from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission at https://www.eac.gov/voters/national-mail-voter-registration-form.
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When Do I Vote?
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the County of Fairfax, elections are held EVERY YEAR. General Elections are held the first Tuesday in November. Primaries are usually held in June. Special Elections can occur as needed. Visit Fairfax County's website for the Office of Elections to see the dates for Upcoming Elections: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/upcoming​
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Early voting
All registered voters can vote early without a reason or excuse.
Curbside voting is available during early voting: those 65 and older or with a physical disability may vote from their vehicle.
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Where Do I Vote?
Most Virginians vote in person at their designated polling place. Your polling place is determined by your home address. You can look up your polling place by visiting https://www.elections.virginia.gov/voter-outreach/ways-to-vote.html.
Not sure of your district or who represents you? You can look it all up by clicking below and entering your address.



