Virginia

Voting in Virginia

From the state election office’s own website. Each answer shows the official wording it comes from.

Registration deadline

The registration and update deadline for the November 3, 2026 election is 10/23/2026. The page lists a single date and doesn't say it differs by method.

Official wording: “Register to Vote/Update Registration: 10/23/2026” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Register on Election Day

After October 23, 2026, voters can register and vote in person through Election Day using a provisional ballot.

Official wording: “Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot In-Person after October 23, 2026, through Election Day.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Register online

You can register to vote or update an existing registration online using the Citizen Portal.

Official wording: “Register to vote or update an existing registration online using the Citizen Portal.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Who can vote by mail

Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot, and no reason is needed.

Official wording: “Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot either in person, by mail, online (Citizen Portal) or by contacting their general registrar’s office. Registered voters do not need a reason to request an absentee ballot.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Mail ballot due

A ballot returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3 and received by noon, Nov. 6.

Official wording: “By mail (must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3 and received by noon, Nov. 6).” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

ID at the polls

Voters at the polls provide an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement.

Official wording: “Voters may provide either an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement at the polls.” — state election office, page read October 17, 2026

Election Day hours

Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. may vote.

Official wording: “Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote.” — state election office, page read October 17, 2026

For anything not listed, and to check your registration, see Virginia’s election office: elections.virginia.gov