ELECTION DATES & DEADLINES


 

VIRGINIA ABSENTEE DEADLINES (Early Voting & Voting by Mail)

  • Absentee voting begins 45 days prior to Election Day.
  • Early voting always ends on the last Saturday before Election Day. 
  • Absentee ballot applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the 11th day preceding the election.
     


VIRGINIA VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES

 

All Virginia voters must apply to register to vote or update their existing voter registration by the deadlines outlined below.

  • General Elections: 22 Days before Election Day
  • Primary Elections: 22 Days before Election Day
  • Special Elections: 13 Days before Election Day
  • Special Elections (Called by the Governor): 7 Days before Election Day