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Richmond, Virginia · elections

Voting in Richmond

Each county and city in Virginia has its own general registrar and electoral board that run voting there. The Virginia Department of Elections oversees them. This page never rates or recommends a candidate or a ballot measure, and it shows every candidate in a race the same way — a line this site holds. For everything on your own ballot, use your official sample ballot.
next election · 22 days away

General election — Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls are open 6 am to 7 pm local time.

Federal, state, county, and local offices, plus any measures. Your exact ballot depends on where you live.

Key dates — marked against today, Mon, Oct 12

open now Fri, Sep 18 – Sat, Oct 31
Early voting

Any registered voter can vote early in person. Early voting ends at 5 pm on Oct. 31. Your local registrar sets the sites and hours.

Source: Virginia Department of Elections: upcoming elections

in 11 days Fri, Oct 23
Last day to register to vote

This is the last day to register or update your registration the regular way. After that, you can still register in person during early voting or at your polling place on Election Day. You will vote a provisional ballot.

Source: Virginia Department of Elections: upcoming elections

in 11 days Fri, Oct 23
Mail ballot request deadline

Your local registrar must receive your request by 5 pm.

Source: Virginia Department of Elections: upcoming elections

in 22 days Tue, Nov 3
Election Day

Polls are open 6 am to 7 pm. If you are in line by 7 pm, you can vote. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and reach your registrar by noon on Nov. 6. You can also bring your ballot to a drop-off location or your registrar's office by 7 pm on Election Day.

Source: Virginia Department of Elections: voter FAQ · Virginia Department of Elections: absentee voting

Dates can change and counties can add early-voting days. When in doubt, your election office has the final word.

Where to vote — Richmond Office of Elections (City of Richmond General Registrar)

Early voting: Sept. 18–Oct. 31 at the Office of Elections (2134 W. Laburnum Ave.). City Hall (900 E. Broad St.) and Hickory Hill (3000 Belt Blvd.) open Oct. 18. Weekdays 8:30 am to 5 pm. Weekend voting on Oct. 18, 24, 25, and 31: Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm, Sundays noon to 5 pm.

Election Day: Vote at your assigned polling place, 6 am to 7 pm. Find it at rva.gov/elections/precincts.

2134 W. Laburnum Ave., Richmond · 804-646-5950 · Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm · rva.gov/elections

Source: City of Richmond: voting · City of Richmond: Nov. 3 election

What to bring

Show an acceptable ID, such as a Virginia driver's license (even if expired), a U.S. passport, or a student ID from a Virginia school. If you don't have one, you can sign an ID Confirmation Statement and vote a regular ballot. If you don't sign it, you vote a provisional ballot.

Source: Virginia Department of Elections: do I need an ID to vote?

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Related: Who shows up to vote · Who decides, and how to reach them · The calendar. Spot an error? Report it.

Virginia dates gathered 2026-10-08.