Election Day is Tuesday, and — if you haven't yet — it's time to make sure you are registered and know where, when and how to cast your ballot in Virginia.
Early in-person voting has ended.
Here's a quick list with important Election Day info and what to know about voting in Virginia.
Voting in Virginia on Election Day 2024
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The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Polls will be open in Virginia from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. As long as you're in line by 7 p.m., you will be able to vote.
You can find your Election Day polling place here. Same-day voter registration is available in Virginia. Here's info on that.
2024 Virginia voter registration info
The deadline to register to vote in advance has passed, but same-day voter registration is available
You can register in person with proof of residency at your polling place on Election Day but you'll vote with a provisional ballot. If you are already registered in a different locality and seeking to update your registration, you may be eligible to cast a non-provisional ballot, rather than the provisional ballot used for same-day registration.
How to check if you're already registered: If you think you're already registered but want to make sure, you can do that online here.
How to submit a mail-in ballot in Virginia
The deadline to request a ballot by mail has passed. If you did get a mail-in ballot, here are your options for submitting it:
- Bring it to your local general registrar's office by 7 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5)
- Bring it to a drop-off location (check the instructions provided in your absentee ballot mailing for locations)
- Return it by mail. Your filled-out ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5) and received by your general registrar's office by noon on the third day after the election
Virginia voter ID rules
Voters may provide either an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID confirmation statement at the polls. Here's a detailed list of other acceptable IDs. Note that you can use a DMV license at any time, even if it's expired.
Who's on the ballot in my area?
In addition to the presidential race, Virginia voters will be selecting their choice for one U.S. Senate seat and their U.S. House representative. If you're not sure what congressional district you live in, you can check on that here.
There are also many local races. Look up candidate lists for your jurisdiction here.
