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 Jan 13, 2026 - Virginia State House District 11 and 23 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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After Jan. 6, voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot through election day.
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - From {from_datetime} to {to_datetime}
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
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Fri Jan 2, 2026 5:00PM - In-Person Request by
Sat Jan 10, 2026 - Emergency Ballot Request by
Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jan 16, 2026
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingAlso referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting
From Sat Jan 3, 2026 to Sat Jan 10, 2026
House Distrct 11 covers Fairfax City and parts of Fairfax County. House District 23 covers parts of Stafford and Prince William counties.
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Virginia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon May 25, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Mon May 25, 2026 to Tue Jun 16, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
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Fri Jun 5, 2026 5:00PM - In-Person Request by
Sat Jun 13, 2026 - Emergency Ballot Request by
Mon Jun 15, 2026 2:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jun 19, 2026
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingAlso referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting
From Mon May 4, 2026 to Sat Jun 13, 2026
Virginia Local Elections
Virginia Federal and State Elections
Tue Jan 13, 2026 - Virginia State House District 11 and 23 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Fri Jan 2, 2026 - Received by
Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Jan 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:00PM
House Distrct 11 covers Fairfax City and parts of Fairfax County. House District 23 covers parts of Stafford and Prince William counties.
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Virginia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon May 25, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Jun 5, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jun 19, 2026 12:00PM
Virginia Local Elections
Go to the Sample Ballot Lookup for candidate names and to learn of any ballot measures and proposed state constitutional amendments on your ballot.
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