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.

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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 in person using a provisional ballot through election day.

Tue Jan 6, 2026
Same Day Registration & Voting
From Wed Jan 7, 2026 to Tue Jan 13, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Fri Jan 2, 2026 5:00PM
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 12:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting

Also 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 Jan 20, 2026 - Virginia State House District 17 Special 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 Jan 13, 2026
Same Day Registration & Voting
Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot in-person.

From Tue Jan 13, 2026 to Tue Jan 20, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Fri Jan 9, 2026 5:00PM
Emergency Ballot Request by
Mon Jan 19, 2026 2:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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Tue Jan 20, 2026 7:00PM
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting

Also referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting

From Sat Jan 10, 2026 to Sat Jan 17, 2026

Virginia State House District 17 is in Fairfax County

Tue Feb 10, 2026 - Virginia State Senate District 39 Special 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 Feb 3, 2026
Same Day Registration & Voting
Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot in-person.

From Tue Feb 3, 2026 to Tue Feb 10, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Fri Jan 30, 2026 5:00PM
Emergency Ballot Request by
Mon Feb 9, 2026 2:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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Tue Feb 10, 2026 7:00PM
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Feb 13, 2026 12:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting

Also referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting

From Sat Jan 31, 2026 to Sat Feb 7, 2026

parts of Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Prince William County

Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Virginia Congressional Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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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

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Fri Jun 5, 2026 5:00PM
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 12:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting

Also referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting

From Fri May 1, 2026 to Sat Jun 13, 2026

Virginia Local Elections

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

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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Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Fri Jan 2, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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 Jan 20, 2026 - Virginia State House District 17 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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Fri Jan 9, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Fri Jan 9, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:00PM

Virginia State House District 17 is in Fairfax County

Tue Feb 10, 2026 - Virginia State Senate District 39 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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Tue Feb 3, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Fri Jan 30, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Feb 13, 2026 12:00PM

parts of Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Prince William County

Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Virginia Congressional Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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Fri Jun 5, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Fri Jun 5, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jun 19, 2026 12:00PM

Virginia Local Elections

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

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