Voting in Virginia
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Virginia voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Mark R. WarnerIncumbent · Democratic
- Bert Mizusawa · Republican
Governor
No race for Governor in Virginia this year.
Source: Virginia Dept. of Elections: November 3, 2026 Gen Elect Federal Offices. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register or update your registration by Friday, Oct. 23.
Same-day registration: Starting Oct. 24 through Election Day, you may register and vote the same day using a provisional ballot.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
Any voter may vote early in person Friday, Sept. 18 through 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Locations and hours vary by locality.
Election Day
Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. may vote.
Vote by mail
Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse).
Request by: Application must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.
Return by: By mail: postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 3 and received by noon Friday, Nov. 6. Or return in person to the registrar, a drop-off location, or your polling place by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Show an acceptable ID (driver license, passport, military ID and others; expired DMV license OK) or sign an ID Confirmation Statement. Otherwise vote provisionally.
Note: A mailed ballot received after Election Day without a postmark will not be counted.
From the Virginia Department of Elections and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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