Virginia elections and officials
Statewide information for Virginia. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Virginia closes registration 21 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 13, 2026.
You have 74 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed. Virginia also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
Upcoming elections
Primary Election (congressional)
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Virginia election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Virginia you live.
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Virginia's General Assembly has 40 senators and 100 members of the House of Delegates.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Virginia?
Virginia closes registration 21 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 13, 2026. You have 74 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed. Virginia also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
When is the next election in Virginia?
The next election in Virginia is the Primary Election (congressional) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Who are Virginia's U.S. senators?
Virginia is represented in the U.S. Senate by Tim Kaine (Democrat) and Mark R. Warner (Democrat).
Who is the governor of Virginia?
Abigail Spanberger (Democrat) is the governor of Virginia.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Virginia election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.