September 10, 2026

Vote 2026: Early Voting for Nov. 3 General and Special Elections Begins Sept. 18

Voters will select their candidates of choice for the U.S. Senate, six local election districts for City Council and School Board, and three proposed state constitutional amendments. 

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Polls will be open for early voting, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and some weekend dates, beginning Friday, Sept. 18, at the Voter Registrar’s Office, 500 Studio Drive.

Who's on the Ballot?

Federal Elections on the Ballot 

  • U.S. Senate
  • U.S. House of Representatives, District 2

State Elections – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Voters will choose “yes” or “no” on three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution. Information about each question is linked below.

Local Elections

  • City Council and School Board District 2  
  • City Council and School Board District 4  
  • City Council and School Board District 6  
  • City Council and School Board District 8  
  • City Council and School Board District 9  
  • City Council and School Board District 10 

If you do not reside in one of the districts listed above, you will not vote for a City Council or School Board member. Not sure which district you live in? Visit VirginiaBeach.gov/KnowYourDistrict to check. 

Where and When to Vote

Early in-person voting will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Friday, Sept. 18, at the Voter Registrar’s Office, 500 Studio Drive.

In addition, voting will be available on the following weekends at the Voter Registrar’s Office: 

  • Saturdays, Oct. 24 and 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

The Voter Registrar’s Office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day. No early voting will take place. 

Satellite Voting Locations

In addition to the Voter Registrar’s Office, early in-person voting will take place at five satellite voting locations. 

Dates

  • Saturdays, Oct. 24 and 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  • Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Locations

  • Bayside Recreation Center, 4500 First Court Road 
  • Great Neck Recreation Center, 2521 Shorehaven Drive 
  • Seatack Recreation Center, 141 S. Birdneck Road 
  • Kempsville Area Library, 832 Kempsville Road 
  • Princess Anne Area Library, 1444 Nimmo Parkway 

Registering to Vote

Eligible individuals may register to vote using one of the following methods by Friday, Oct. 23. 

More information about same-day registration may be found on the Virginia Department of Elections website. 

Voting by Mail 

Individuals who would like to vote by mail may complete an online application with the Virginia Department of Elections. Paper applications should be returned to the Voter Registrar’s Office by email at grabsentee@vbgov.com or by mail to:  

Director of Elections/General Registrar 
City of Virginia Beach 
Voter Registration & Elections 
P. O. Box 61127
Virginia Beach, VA 23466-1127  

Vote-by-mail applications must be received by the Registrar’s Office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. 

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Registrar’s Office no later than noon the Friday after the election.

Don’t Forget Your ID 

When casting a ballot, be sure to bring an accepted form of identification. Any voter who does not present an acceptable identification must sign a statement, subject to felony penalties, that they are the named registered voter for their ballot to be counted. This option is not available to first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide an ID with their registration. 

Same-day registration will continue for the remainder of the early voting period and the day of the election. Individuals who opt to register and vote on the same day will be given a provisional ballot. 

Voters who do not sign the statement or present an accepted form of identification must vote with a provisional ballot. Anyone voting this way will be given instructions to submit a copy of their ID by noon on the Friday following the election in order for their vote to be counted. 

Important Dates and Deadlines 

  • Sept. 18: First day of early voting. 
  • Oct. 18: Sunday early voting, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  • Oct. 23: Last day to request an absentee ballot. 
  • Oct. 24: Saturday early voting, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • Oct. 25: Sunday early voting, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  • Oct. 31: Last day to vote early. Saturday early voting, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • Nov. 3: Election Day. 
  • Nov. 6: Absentee ballots must be returned by noon. 

For more information about voting in Virginia Beach, visit Voter.VirginiaBeach.gov.

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