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When does early voting for the Nov. 5 election begin in Virginia?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Early voting in Virginia begins soon for the Nov. 5 election. Here’s all you need to know about early voting, voter registration, candidates on the ballot and important dates coming up.

When does early voting begin?

According to the Virginia Department of Elections, early voting begins at all general registrar’s offices in the state on Friday, Sept. 20.


Some cities and counties also offer early voting satellite locations, though dates and times vary by jurisdiction.

To find your general registrar’s office, visit the department’s website. To find the additional early voting locations in Central Virginia, visit this webpage on the department’s website.

What is needed to register to vote and where can you register?

In order to be eligible to register to vote in Virginia, the department says you must:

Those who are eligible to register can get an application to register in the following places:

What’s on the ballot?

Candidates on the ballot this year in Virginia are for president and vice president, all 11 congressional seats, a Senate seat, and amendment to the Constitution of Virginia and a variety of local offices.

For a full list of candidates on the ballot, visit the Virginia Department of Election’s website.

What are other important dates to take note of?

The following are important dates to note for the Nov. 5 election cycle: