News Releases

PRIMARY ELECTION MOVED TO AUGUST 4

The 2026 Primary Election date was changed by the General Assembly in House Bill 29, which was signed into law on February 20.

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS REMINDS VOTERS TO MAKE A VOTING PLAN

Voters are advised to promptly return any ballots received through mail to ensure they are counted.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS SEPT. 19

Virginians will vote for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates and other local offices.

ELECT REDUCES COST OF VOTER LISTS BY 90 PERCENT

Under Virginia law, state voter data is available for purchase by candidates for office, political action committees and political parties.

EARLY VOTING FOR 2025 PRIMARY BEGINS MAY 2

All 133 Virginia counties and cities will have a Democratic primary, but only 31 will have a Republican primary.

VIRTUAL VOTER REGISTRATION TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED

The sessions will include updated information on newly enacted laws that go into effect July 1, 2024.

EARLY VOTING FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES BEGINS JAN. 19

Requested absentee ballots will be mailed beginning Jan. 19, including ballots to registered military and overseas voters.