How to Vote in Virginia
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Virginia.What Are My Voting Options?
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Virginia
Virginia General Election
Virginia General Election
Nov 05, 2024
Early voting: Fri September 20, 2024 - Sat November 2, 2024
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Tue Oct 15, 2024Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 15, 2024
In person: Tue Nov 5, 2024
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: 5:00 pm Fri October 25, 2024
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, October 25, 2024
In Person: 5:00 pm Fri October 25, 2024
Online: 5:00 pm Fri October 25, 2024
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, October 25, 2024
In Person: 5:00 pm Fri October 25, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by Tue November 5, 2024
By mail: Received by Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by Tue November 5, 2024
Register to Vote
Who can register to vote in Virginia
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Vote Early In-Person
When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities
Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Return your Completed Ballot
Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
You must return your own absentee ballot. Contact your local election official for more information.