Vote 2026: Four Things to Remember Before you Vote in the April 21 Special Election

Tuesday, April 21, is Election Day for the special election for a constitutional amendment proposed by the Virginia General Assembly. Here are a few things to remember before you vote. 

Bring Your ID 

Virginia law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of identification before they can cast a ballot. Some examples include: 

• A current or expired Virginia driver’s license or Virginia-issued ID card 
• U.S. military ID 
• U.S. passport or passport card 
• A valid student ID, containing a photograph, issued by a public or private institution of higher education in the U.S. 

A complete list of accepted documents is available on the Department of Elections website.  

Know Where to Vote 

Voters should head to their assigned precinct to cast a ballot in the upcoming special elections. 

Not sure where to go? You can find your polling place through the Virginia Department of Elections’ Citizen Portal. You’ll need to provide your first and last name, date of birth, last four digits of your social security number and the locality that you’re registered in. 

Please note: While you can vote early at the Voter Registrar's Office ahead of the election, it will not be a polling location on Election Day. Please go to your assigned precinct to cast your ballot. 

Same-day Voter Registration is Allowed in Virginia

The General Assembly previously approved legislation that allows voters to register in-person at any time, including Election Day.  Same-day registrants will vote with a provisional ballot, which is subject to approval by the local electoral board before it’s counted.
  
After you vote, you will be given a notice with a date, time and location where the Electoral Board will review your provisional ballot. You are entitled to attend this meeting, but your presence is not required for your vote to be counted. 

During this meeting, your voter registration application will be reviewed, and if approved, your vote will be counted. If your application is not approved for any reason, you will receive written notification from the General Registrar.  More information about same-day registration is available on the Department of Elections’ website. 

Individuals who will be 18 years old by the time of the November general election are eligible to register and vote in this election. 

What’s on the Ballot? 

Proposed constitutional amendment 
Voters will select “yes” or “no” to the following ballot 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?” 

An explanation of the question is available of the Virginia Department of Elections website and is available for voters to review at any time up to Election Day. 

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

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