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 and Special Elections
(State/Federal)
Virginia General and Special Elections
Nov 04, 2025
Early voting: Fri September 19, 2025 - Sat November 1, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Fri Oct 24, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Oct 24, 2025 In person: Fri Oct 24, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: AvailableAbsentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Tue October 14, 2025
Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 14, 2025
In Person: Tue October 14, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 4, 2025
In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 4, 2025
Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.
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?
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.