While it may feel like we just finished with elections, in Virginia, it is time to once again exercise your right to vote! Election day for primaries is June 8; early voting is already underway. Please note that the Virginia Republican Party is holding its primaries for statewide seats outside of the state sytem, with a convention on May 8, 2021. Learn more. General elections take place Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
With the ongoing pandemic, a little planning goes a long this election season. Consider voting early now either in-person or by mail. (Any County resident can vote at any early voting location; find one near you.) If you vote in-person, please help protect yourself and others from the spread of COVID-19: Wear a mask over both mouth and nose, and maintain a 6-foot distance from others while waiting in line.
Key Dates for 2021 Elections
| 5/4/2021 | Town Elections
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First day of in-person absentee voting at your local registrar’s office: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration in Fairfax County: Monday, April 12, 2021. Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration in Washington County, Clark County or Shenandoah County: Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you: Friday, April 23, 2021. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m. Last day of in-person absentee voting at your local registrar’s office: Saturday, May 1 , 2021 at 5:00 p.m. See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists. Register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot online using the Citizen Portal. |
| 6/8/2021
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Democratic primaries for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General
Democratic and Republican primaries for Virginia House of Delegates and local offices |
First day of in-person absentee voting at your local registrar’s office: Friday, April 23, 2021
Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration: Monday, May 17, 2021. Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you: Friday, May 28, 2021. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m. Last day of in-person absentee voting at your local registrar’s office: Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists. Register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot online using the Citizen Portal. |
11/2/2021 General Elections