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Virginia’s 2026 federal races: Senate and 11 House seats
Elections and votingVirginia voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all 11 congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskOct 5, 2026
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Abortion votes not identified for three Virginia incumbents
Health careNo specific roll-call votes are identified for the incumbents representing Virginia’s 1st, 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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Virginia approves referendum on congressional map
Elections and votingAP projects Virginia voters approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map with the goal of favoring Democrats.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Early voting begins for Virginia contests and amendments
Elections and votingVirginia voters can begin casting ballots in an election featuring a Senate seat, a congressional race and proposed amendments.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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Virginia early voting begins Friday
Health careVirginians can begin voting early Friday in general and special elections involving three proposed constitutional amendments.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 19, 2026
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Virginia’s 2026 Midterm Voter Guide: What to Know
Elections and votingThe Virginia Mercury guide concerns the 2026 midterm election but is not directly connected to a specific race, office or candidate.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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Virginia’s 2026 midterm ballot: Dates and key votes
Elections and votingVirginians will elect members of Congress and decide three proposed constitutional amendments on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 18, 2026
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West Virginia to vote on citizen-only voting amendment
Elections and votingWest Virginia voters will decide in November whether to add a citizen-only voting provision to the state constitution.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026