How to Vote in Virginia

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Virginia.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Virginia

Virginia Primary Election
(State/Federal)

Virginia Primary Election

Jun 20, 2023

Early voting: Fri May 5, 2023 - Sat June 17, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Tue May 30, 2023
Mail: Postmarked by Tue May 30, 2023
In person: 5:00 pm Tue May 30, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: 5:00 pm Fri June 9, 2023
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, June 09, 2023
In Person: 5:00 pm Fri June 9, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue June 20, 2023 and received by Fri June 23, 2023
In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue June 20, 2023

Virginia General Election
(Consolidated)

Virginia General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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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

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can 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?
Where can I drop off my 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.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Virginia Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information