Virginia voter guide for the 2026 midterm elections

Voting dates and requirements

Early in-person voting in Virginia runs from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31 at designated locations. The deadline to register to vote or update a registration is Oct. 23, which is also the deadline to request a mailed ballot.

Election Day is Nov. 3. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line by 7 p.m. may vote. Voters can find polling places, early-voting sites and ballot drop boxes through the Virginia Department of Elections or their local general registrar.

Voters must show an acceptable form of identification. A voter without an ID may sign an ID confirmation statement or cast a provisional ballot. Voters who are 65 or older or have a disability may vote curbside.

Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by noon Nov. 6. Voters may also return absentee ballots at designated drop-off locations.

Federal contests and amendments

Virginia voters will decide a U.S. Senate contest between Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican Bert Mizusawa. Warner has served in the Senate since 2009, while Mizusawa is an Army veteran.

Virginia also has 11 U.S. House districts. The 1st District contest includes Republican Rep. Rob Wittman and Democrat Shannon Taylor. In the 2nd District, Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans, Democrat Elaine Luria, Matthew Baker and Bishop Staten are running. The 3rd District contest includes Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott and Edwin Rivera Jr.

Ballots will also include three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution. The 2026 primary elections were moved from June to August after voters considered a redistricting plan in an April special election.