Upcoming Elections
Who is running in the next election? What’s on my ballot?
Let’s keep building the power of the disability vote! Election Day is November 3, 2026. Early Voting started on September 18.
Candidates – November 2026 Election in Virginia
Each state has two U.S. senators. Here in Virginia, one of our U.S. senators, Mark Warner, is running for re-election. His name appears on the November 2026 ballot, along with the name of the other candidate, Bert Mizusawa.
The other U.S. Senator from Virginia, Tim Kaine, is not on this ballot. Senator Kaine’s term expires in January 2031.
U.S. House of Representatives
All 435 districts in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election in November 2026. The Commonwealth of Virginia has 11 districts. Use Ballotpedia’s Sample Ballot Lookup Tool to find your district for the U.S. House of Representatives and the candidates who are running.
Local Elections
Some Virginia towns, cities, and counties are holding elections for offices such as mayor, sheriff, town/city council members, and school board members.
To find out who is running in your locality, check local news sources, such as newspapers, radio stations, and websites. You can also contact your local office of elections for an official sample ballot.
The League of Women Voters Education Fund offers a ballot lookup tool that may have information on local elections in your area.
The Virginia Department of Elections publishes a list of candidates for local offices. Tip: type the name of your town, county, or city in the “Filter Table” box.
Ballot Questions
Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Your ballot will contain three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution, asking voters to vote “yes” or “no” on three questions:
- Question 1 – Reproductive Freedom
- Question 2 – Marriage Equality
- Question 3 – Restoring Voting Rights
For more information, visit “Three proposed Constitutional amendments are on the ballot in Virginia this November 3 election” our News page.
Local Ballot Questions
Your ballot may also contain one or more questions for your county, town, or city. A local ballot question, also known as a referendum, asks about topics such as as education, roads, sales taxes, and parks. Here’s an example: “Shall the method of selecting the school board be changed from direct election by the voters to appointment by the board of supervisors?” In this example,
- A “yes” vote means that you support the appointment of school board members by the board of supervisors.
- A “no” vote means that you support the direct election of school board members by the voters.
You can find a complete list of statewide and local questions that will appear on the November 2026 ballot here. You can also contact your local office of elections to find out if a referendum will be included on your ballot. Information on ballot referendums may also be available through online sample ballot lookup tools provided by Ballotpedia and the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
Key Dates – November 3, 2026 Elections
From the Virginia Department of Elections
September 18 – First day of early, in-person voting
October 23 – Last day to register to vote or update an existing registration (voters can register after this date and vote in person using a provisional ballot through Election Day)
October 23 at 5:00 pm – Deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you
October 31 through 5:00 pm – Last day of early, in-person voting
November 3 – Election Day, polls open 6 AM to 7 PM (absentee ballots: this is the last day to postmark or return to your local voter registration office by 7 PM)
Absentee Ballot Voters – Sooner is better! If you plan to mail in your absentee ballot, send it as soon as possible. The delivery of regular mail is routinely delayed. Read three tips for making sure your absentee ballot is submitted on time.
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- Questions or problems voting? Call or text a nonpartisan hotline!If you are having trouble voting, or just have questions, you can call or text a hotline to call a trained Election Protection volunteer. You can also use WhatsApp, Facebook, and email to send a message. If you use ASL, the National Association of the Deaf operates an ASL Voter Assistance Hotline.
- Three proposed Constitutional amendments are on the ballot in Virginia this November 3 ElectionThe proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution deal with reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and restoring voting rights. They will appear on your ballot as Question 1, Question 2, and Question 3.
- Join us for a statewide Candidate Forum on issues that matter to the disability communityHear directly from candidates for U.S. Senate running in the upcoming general election. This virtual event will be held on October 7, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. ASL interpretation will be provided.