Vote on Election Day
The next General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please read this page carefully so you are ready to vote on election day.
Know Before You Go
Before you head to your polling place:
- Check your registration and make sure everything is correct on the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal.
- Have your acceptable ID with you. This includes voter card, driver’s license, state ID card, and more.
- Check out the sample ballot so you can get in, vote, and get moving safely.
- Avoid ’peak’ times, typically early morning and the last few hours.
- Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Be prepared for social distancing measures in place at all locations.
- Bring your mask! Face coverings are required when entering county facilities.
- Know where you vote. Check your polling place at the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Voter Registration Deadlines:
- Online - Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. vote.virginia.gov.
- In-person - Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
- By-Mail - Postmarked no later than Tuesday, October 21, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
- Election Day - Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Polls are open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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