Virginia Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the Virginia Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when Virginia elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Virginia elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Virginia.

Virginia Federal and State Elections

Tue Sep 9, 2025 - Congressional District 11 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Submitted by
    Tue Sep 2, 2025
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Wed Sep 3, 2025 to Tue Sep 9, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Received by
    Fri Aug 29, 2025 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Sat Sep 6, 2025
  • Emergency Ballot Request by
    Mon Sep 8, 2025 2:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Received by
    Tue Sep 9, 2025 7:00PM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Fri Sep 12, 2025 12:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting

Also referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting


From Fri Jul 25, 2025 to Sat Sep 6, 2025

Tue Nov 4, 2025 - Virginia Gubernatorial and State Assembly General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Submitted by
    Tue Oct 14, 2025
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Wed Oct 15, 2025 to Tue Nov 4, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Received by
    Fri Oct 24, 2025 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Sat Nov 1, 2025
  • Emergency Ballot Request by
    Mon Nov 3, 2025 2:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Received by
    Tue Nov 4, 2025 7:00PM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Fri Nov 7, 2025 5:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting

Also referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting


From Fri Sep 19, 2025 to Sat Nov 1, 2025

Virginia Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

Virginia Federal and State Elections

Tue Sep 9, 2025 - Congressional District 11 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Received by

    FPCA deadline to register and receive an offical ballot sent by mail, email or fax.


    Fri Aug 29, 2025
  • Received by
    Tue Sep 2, 2025 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Fri Aug 29, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Received by
    Tue Sep 9, 2025 7:00PM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Fri Sep 12, 2025 12:00PM

Tue Nov 4, 2025 - Virginia Gubernatorial and State Assembly General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Tue Oct 14, 2025 5:00PM

Military:

Received by
Fri Oct 24, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Fri Oct 24, 2025

Military:

Received by
Fri Oct 24, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Overseas:

  • Received by
    Tue Nov 4, 2025 7:00PM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Fri Nov 7, 2025

Military:

  • Received by
    Tue Nov 4, 2025 7:00AM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Fri Nov 7, 2025

Virginia Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

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