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 Feb 10, 2026 - Virginia State House of Delegates 5th District 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 VotingAlso referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting
From Sat Jan 31, 2026 to Sat Feb 7, 2026
Alexandria City and parts of Arlington County and Fairfax County, and Prince William 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 VotingAlso referred to in Virginia as In-person Early Voting
From Sat Jan 31, 2026 to Sat Feb 7, 2026
Alexandria City and parts of Arlington County and 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 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 Feb 10, 2026 - Virginia State House of Delegates 5th District Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Tue Feb 3, 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 Feb 10, 2026
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
Alexandria City and parts of Arlington County and Fairfax County, and Prince William County
Tue Feb 10, 2026 - Virginia State Senate District 39 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Received by
Tue Feb 3, 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 Feb 10, 2026
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
Alexandria City and parts of Arlington County and 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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