How to Vote in Virginia: 2026 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours

To vote in the November 3, 2026 general election, register by ≈ October 23, 2026 — 11 days before Election Day.

Virginia also allows same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day.

Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at Virginia's official site.

Early voting opens ≈ September 19, 2026 — 45 days before Election Day. It runs through 5 p.m. Saturday before Election Day.

Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at Virginia's official election site.

Any registered voter in Virginia may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Request deadline: 11 days before Election Day at 5 p.m..

Return rule: Postmarked on or before Election Day; must be received before noon the third day after the election (changes to 5 p.m. Jan 1, 2027)

Details and request forms are at Virginia's official election site.

A non-photo document showing name and address (such as a utility bill or bank statement) is accepted alongside or instead of a photo ID.

See the full list of accepted ID at Virginia's official election site.

Polls are open until 7 p.m. ET on November 3, 2026.

See how Virginia's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at Virginia's official election site.