Critical Dates for VA Voters

November 3, 2026 – General Election

Early Voting: September 18 – October 31, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: October 23, 2026

Greetings from the Omega Rho Omega
Advocate for Social Justice Committee!

2026 is an important year for elections in our local community

and within the state of Virginia.

To ensure every Virginian is informed and ready to civically engage,

ORO has created the Social Justice Update.

This page will be updated monthly with relevant voter information.

The information presented is non-partisan and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

VA Elections - November 2026

What is on the ballot in 2026?

The November 3 general election includes:

U.S. House of Representatives — all Virginia congressional districts, 11 seats
U.S. Senate — 1 senate seat
Local Offices (General and Special Elections)
Local Referendums
Proposed Constitutional Amendments (VA State Constitution)

VA Voter Registration

Find a comprehensive guide on how to register to vote here.

Check your VA voter registration status here.

VA Voter I.D. Requirements

A photo I.D. is not required to vote. VA driver's licenses, U.S. passports, student IDs, and copies of current utility bills or bank statements are accepted forms of identification at the polls.

Early In-Person Voting

You do not have to have a reason or fill out an application to vote early!

Voters in Virginia can cast their vote in person from September 18 to October 31 at a participating polling location.

Where can Henrico County, Charles City, and New Kent voters vote early?

Henrico Voters:

Western Government Center, 4305 E. Parham Rd. Admin Building Annex Room 105, Henrico, VA 23228
Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Rd. Henrico, VA 23223
- Early voting at these locations is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Saturday early voting will take place on October 24th and 31st from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Sunday early voting will take place on October 18th and 25th at the Varina Library from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Charles City Voters:

13100 The Glebe LN, Charles City, Virginia 23030
- On October 24th and 31st from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm the Charles City Registrar’s Office will be open for Saturday early in-person voting.
- On October 18th and 25th from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm the Charles City Registrar’s Office will be open for Sunday early in-person voting.

New Kent Voters:

7911 Courthouse Cir Ste 100, New Kent, VA 23124
- Saturday early voting will take place on October 24th and 31st from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Health and Human Services Building.
- Sunday early voting will take place on October 18th and 25th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Health and Human Services Building.

Early voting times at these locations may vary from normal business hours, refer to your local government or elections websites for the most accurate early voting information.

How can you find your polling location to vote on election day?

You can find your election day polling location and ballot information by using the VA Department of Elections lookup tool here.

Government Meetings – September

We can invest in our communities by getting involved with our local governments.

ORO encourages the residents of Eastern Henrico, Charles City, and New Kent to engage locally by attending these monthly meetings.

Henrico County, VA
Board of Supervisors Meetings

Board Room, Administration Building - Government Center, 4301 East Parham Rd., Richmond, VA 23228

Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 p.m., stream here.
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 p.m., stream here.

Charles City County, VA
Board of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 pm
Government Administration Building Auditorium, 10702 Courthouse Rd., Charles City, VA 23030

Residents can stream meetings here.

New Kent County, VA
Board of Supervisors Business Meeting

Monday, October 13, 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Boardroom of the County Administration Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124

Residents can stream meetings here.

2026 Gubernatorial Executive Orders

Upon taking office in January, Governor Abigail Spanberger passed several Executive Orders impacting public schools, community safety, housing, state government operations, law enforcement, and our statewide economy.

See a brief description the Executive Orders here.

Read the full texts of each Executive Order here.

Social Justice is a serious matter!
Remember to stay informed, get engaged, and advocate within your community.

Visit elections.virginia.gov for all official election information.