The next statewide election is April 21, 2026. It is a special election to vote “yes” or “no” on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virginia. The amendment would give the state legislature the power to redraw Virginia’s eleven congressional districts.
Early voting starts on March 6. The last day to request an absentee ballot is April 10. Visit our home page to find more key dates and deadlines for this statewide Special Election.
The ballot will include one question: “Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?”
- A “yes” vote supports allowing the Virginia legislature to conduct congressional redistricting this year.
- A “no” vote opposes allowing the Virginia legislature to conduct congressional redistricting and would keep the previously established redistricting process in place.
If you have questions or problems voting, use the Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). You can call or text the hotline to reach a nonpartisan volunteer. View hotline numbers for volunteers who speak Spanish, Arabic, and Asian languages, as well as how to reach the ASL Voter Assistance Hotline.
More information
- Plain Language Definitions – April 2026 Special Election Ballot: Word document and PDF
- Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment, a fact sheet from the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP)
- See What 2026 Redistricting Could Mean for You, a tool from the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP)
- FAQs, from Virginia Civic Engagement Table (VECT) and Virginia Election Protection: Word document and PDF
