How to register to vote in Virginia

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

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Deadlines for June 16 primary election

Online Register by Friday, June 5
By mail Postmarked by Friday, June 5
In person Register by Tuesday, June 16
Eligible voters can register in person through Election Day. Voters who register after the mail/online registration deadline will cast provisional ballots. During early voting (May 1-June 13), voters can register at a registrar's office or early voting location. Election Day registration occurs at polling places. More information here.

Last updated Feb. 13, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.