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 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 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 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 VotingAlso 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
- Received by
Fri Jan 30, 2026 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Request by
Mon Feb 9, 2026 2:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
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 VotingAlso 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
- 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 Jan 13, 2026 - Virginia State House District 11 and 23 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byTue Jan 6, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Jan 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri 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
Received byFri Jan 9, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Jan 9, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri 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
Received byTue Feb 3, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byFri Jan 30, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byFri 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
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
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