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Election Dates for 2026:

Virginia 2026 Election Early Voting Dates

June 16, 2026 — State & Federal **Primary Election

Early, in-person voting starts: Friday, May 1, 2026
Early voting ends: Saturday, June 13, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Voter registration deadline (to vote in this election): Friday, June 5, 2026
Deadline to request absentee ballot by mail: Friday, June 5, 2026 elections.virginia.gov

Tip: For this primary election, Virginia offers the 45-day early voting period before Election Day — so in-person early voting generally begins about 45 days before the actual voting date. voteamerica.org

November 3, 2026 — General Election

Early, in-person voting starts: Friday, September 18, 2026
Early voting ends: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Voter registration deadline (to vote in this election): Friday, October 23, 2026
Deadline to request absentee ballot by mail: Friday, October 23, 2026 elections.virginia.gov

In many Virginia localities, registrar offices also offer extended hours and Saturday voting during this period.

10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews 23109

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Register on-line at vote.elections.virginia.gov
Vote with same-day registration on November 3, 2024
Call the Registrar at 804-725-3200 with any questions

Make sure your voter registration is correct and active
Call the Registrar at 804-725-3200
Check in person at the Mathews Voter Registration and Elections Office

10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews 23109

Check on-line at vote.elections.virginia.gov

Complete an application to get an Absentee Ballot which will be mailed to you
To apply, call the Registrar at 804-725-3200
Pick up an Absentee Ballot application at the Mathews Voter Registration and Elections Office 10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews 23109
The last day to apply for an Absentee Ballot is Friday, October 30
Mail back your Absentee Ballot or drop off in person or bring to your polling place on Election Day

Early voting starts Friday, September 18 until Saturday, October 31st.
To vote bring your identification to the Mathews Voter Registration and Elections Office 10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews 23109
Early voting hours are:
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, October 28, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, November 4, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Mail your Absentee Ballot any day until Election Day
Mailing address is on the ballot envelope
For your vote to count, the ballot must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 3

Mathews has three voting precincts
- Chesapeake Precinct votes at Mathews Elementary School
- Westville Precinct votes at Thomas Hunter Elementary School;
- Piankatank Precinct votes at Mathews High School
Call the Registrar at 804-725-3200 to find your voting location
Find your polling place on-line at vote.elections.virginia.gov

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls open at 6:00 am and close at 7:00 pm
Bring your identification to vote

VOTE EARLY!