In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot online before OCTOBER 25 and be sure to return it before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in Virginia between SEPTEMBER 20 – NOVEMBER 2.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register online or by mail to vote in Virginia by October 15. Same-day registration is also available on Election Day.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in Virginia?
To register to vote in Virginia, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a Virginia resident
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not have been convicted of a felony without having your rights restored
- Not have been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Virginia
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes, Virginia has same-day voter registration.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
- The deadline to register to vote by mail or online is October 15, 2024.
- You can register to vote during early voting and on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
What do I need to bring to vote?
Please bring a photo ID with you to vote such as:
- Driver’s license or state ID card
- Federal, state, county or local government-issued photo ID
- U.S. passport
- Military photo ID card
- Student photo ID card from an educational institution
- Tribal photo ID card
- Local or county issued government ID
- Concealed pistol license
Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.