At 6:00 a.m. today, Tuesday November 4th, Virginia’s polls opened for an Election Day showdown that will elect a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, potentially redraw the balance of power in the House of Delegates, and determine the direction of kitchen-table topics from Fairfax to Gate City.
Key Voting Logistics
- Polling Hours: Polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you are legally entitled to stay and cast your ballot, even if voting extends past closing time.
- Absentee Ballots: Must be returned to an official drop-box or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. today to be counted. Late arrivals will be rejected.
- Find Your Polling Place: Use the Virginia Department of Elections’ official lookup tool:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/polling-place-lookup/
What’s on the Ballot?
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Attorney General
- House of Delegates (All 100 Seats)
- Local Races
Voter ID & Rules Reminder
- Photo ID Required: Acceptable forms include a Virginia driver’s license, Virginia DMV-issued ID card, employer-issued photo ID, Military ID, student ID from a Virginia college or university, U.S. passport, Federal issued ID, Department of Elections issued ID, Voter Confirmation Documents, Tribal ID (from a Virginia recognized tribe), Nursing Home Resident ID, utility bill, bank statement or check with your name and address, any government documentation with your name and address, or a signed ID confirmation statement.
- Same-Day Registration: Allowed with proof of residency, but expect longer lines.
- Curbside Voting: Available for voters with disabilities or those 65+.
Pro Tips for a Smooth Voting Experience
- Arrive Early – Lines are likely to peak between 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Double-Check Your Sample Ballot – Mark choices at home to speed things up at the polls.
- Report Issues – Call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Over a million Virginians are expected to vote in today’s election.