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Election 2025: Guide: In-person early voting opens on Friday in Virginia

Crystal Graham
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If you are looking to vote early and in person for the Nov. 4 general election in Virginia, your local registrar should offer hours beginning this Friday and running through Sat., Nov. 1.

Voting locations and hours vary by jurisdiction.

Curbside voting is available for residents over 65 or those with disabilities.

Virginians will vote for:

  • Governor
  • Lieutenant Governor
  • Attorney General
  • House of Delegates
  • Local offices

A full list of 2025 races are available on the Virginia Department of Elections website.


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Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot in person, by mail, online or by contacting their general registrar’s office. The deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot is Oct. 24. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Nov. 4 and received by noon on Nov. 7.

Voters with questions about absentee or early in-person voting should call their general registrar’s office or the Department of Elections at 1-800-552-9745 or email [email protected].

Save the dates


  • Sept. 19 – Early voting begins
  • Oct. 24 – Deadline to register to vote and cast a regular ballot
  • Oct. 24 – Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail or online
  • Oct. 25 – Same-day registration begins. Anyone registering and voting at the same time will have to cast a provisional ballot.
  • Nov. 1 – Last day of early voting
  • Nov. 4 – Election Day
  • Nov. 7 – All mailed ballots must be received by the general registrar’s office by noon.
  • Nov. 14 – Deadline for local electoral board to certify provisional ballots
  • Dec. 1 – State Board of Elections certifies results

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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