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 Apr 21, 2026 - Virginia Proposed State Constitutional Amendment Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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After the registration deadline date, voters may register and vote in person using a provisional ballot through election day.
Tue Apr 14, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot in-person.
From Wed Apr 15, 2026 to Tue Apr 21, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
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Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Request by
Due to unexpected obligation
Sat Apr 18, 2026 12:00PM - Emergency Ballot Request by
Due to hospitalization, illness or other emergency
Mon Apr 20, 2026 2:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Tue Apr 21, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Apr 24, 2026 12:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingAlso referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting
From Fri Mar 6, 2026 to Sat Apr 18, 2026
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Virginia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Submitted by
Fri Jun 5, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot in-person.
From Sun Jun 7, 2026 to Tue Jun 16, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Fri Jun 5, 2026 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Request by
Mon Jun 15, 2026 2:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Tue Jun 16, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jun 19, 2026 12:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingAlso referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting
From Fri May 1, 2026 to Sat Jun 13, 2026
Virginia Local Elections
Virginia Federal and State Elections
Tue Apr 21, 2026 - Virginia Proposed State Constitutional Amendment Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Received by
Tue Apr 14, 2026 5:00PM - In-Person, Received by
Active duty uniformed-service voters, qualifying family members, and overseas citizens temporarily residing outside the United States, are eligible for late registration in person up to and including the day of the election.
Tue Apr 21, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Apr 10, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Apr 24, 2026 12:00PM
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Virginia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byFri Jun 5, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Jun 5, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri 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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