From Virginia's official election information, last reviewed Jul 25, 2026. VoteU is an independent nonpartisan project, not a government site, so confirm anything time-critical on the official page below.
| Election day | Nov 3, 2026 (10 days away) |
|---|---|
| Register to vote by | Oct 23, 2026 (passed) |
| Request an absentee ballot by | Oct 23, 2026 (passed) |
The registration deadline for this election has passed. Some states still allow same-day or late in-person registration, which VoteU does not track, so check Virginia's official election site before you assume you are out of time.
The absentee date above is the deadline to request a ballot. The deadline to return a completed ballot is set separately by Virginia and is not tracked here. See how to request an absentee ballot as a student.
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Federal midterm, with U.S. Senate and all U.S. House seats up. Local races on the same ballot.
Virginia is flagged in VoteU's dataset as generally allowing students to register at their campus address. Confirm your own situation on the official page above.