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 Mar 17, 2026 - Virginia State House District 98 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 Mar 10, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot in-person.
From Wed Mar 11, 2026 to Tue Mar 17, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
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Fri Mar 6, 2026 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Request by
Due to unexpected obligation
Sat Mar 14, 2026 12:00PM - Emergency Ballot Request by
Due to hospitalization, illness or other emergency
Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Mar 17, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Mar 20, 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 Mar 14, 2026
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
- Received by
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
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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 Aug 4, 2026 - Virginia Congressional Primary 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.
Fri Jul 24, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot in-person.
From Sat Jul 25, 2026 to Tue Aug 4, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Fri Jul 24, 2026 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Request by
Due to unexpected obligation
Sat Aug 1, 2026 12:00PM - Emergency Ballot Request by
Due to hospitalization, illness or other emergency
Mon Aug 3, 2026 2:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Tue Aug 4, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Aug 7, 2026 12:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingAlso referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting
From Fri Jun 19, 2026 to Sat Aug 1, 2026
Virginia Local Elections
Virginia Federal and State Elections
Tue Mar 17, 2026 - Virginia State House District 98 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Tue Mar 10, 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 Mar 17, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Mar 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Mar 20, 2026 12:00PM
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 Aug 4, 2026 - Virginia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Received by
Fri Jul 24, 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 Aug 4, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Jul 24, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri Aug 7, 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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