Early voting in this fall’s general election in Virginia began Friday, Sept. 19, and — if you haven’t yet — it’s time to make sure you’re registered and know where, when and how to cast your ballot in Virginia.
The general election will include the race for governor between current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat.
Here’s a quick roundup of important voting info and dates.
Early voting in Virginia in 2025
Early in-person voting runs from Friday, Sept. 19 through Saturday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m.
Go here to find early voting locations in your area. In addition, voter registration offices will be open for early voting on Saturday, Oct. 25.
2025 Virginia voter registration info
The deadline to register in advance is Friday, Oct. 24. However, same-day voter registration will be available as well.
In advance: You may register to vote or update your existing registration on the Virginia Board of Elections’ website here.
Same day: If you miss the deadline, you may register in person with proof of residency at your polling place on Election Day, but you’ll have to vote using a provisional ballot. If you are already registered in a different locality and need to update your registration, you may be able to cast a non-provisional ballot, rather than the provisional ballot used for same-day registration.
How to check if you’re already registered: If you think you’re already registered but want to make sure, you can do that online here.
How to request (and submit) a mail-in ballot in Virginia
The deadline to request a ballot by mail is Friday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. You can request one online via the Virginia Department of Elections.
Once you receive your mail-in ballot and fill it out, here are your options for submitting it:
- Bring it to your local general registrar’s office by 7 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 4).
- Bring it to a drop-off location (check the instructions provided in your absentee ballot mailing for locations).
- Return it by mail. Your filled-out ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 4) and received by your general registrar’s office by noon on the third day after the election.
Voting in Virginia on Election Day 2025
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Polls will be open in Virginia from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day. As long as you’re in line by 7 p.m., you will be able to vote.
You can find your Election Day polling place here. Same-day voter registration is available in Virginia. Here’s info on that.
Virginia voter ID rules
Voters may provide either an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID confirmation statement at the polls. Here’s a detailed list of other acceptable IDs. Note that you can use a DMV license at any time, even if it’s expired.
Who’s on the ballot in my area?
In addition to electing a new governor and lieutenant governor, Virginia voters will be selecting an attorney general, all 100 members of the House of Delegates, and candidates in many local offices.
See the lists of candidates here, or look up candidate lists for your jurisdiction online here.
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