VA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
Democrats below, are in the race to unseat the GOP incumbent Rob Wittman
April 21, 2026
Special Election
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Proposed Constitutional Amendment - Statewide
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Deadlines:
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Register to Vote/Update Registration: 4/14/2026
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Early in-person voting: 3/6/2026 through 4/18/2026
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Apply for ballot to be mailed to you: through 4/10/2026
Register to vote or update an existing registration: Through Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Register to vote or update an existing registration online using the Citizen Portal. Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot In-Person after April 14, 2026, through Election Day. Contact your local registrar’s office for more information. Early, in-person voting period: Start Date Friday, March 6, 2026 through 5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026. Contact your local registrar’s office for all early voting and satellite location information. Voter registration offices will be open for early voting on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Through 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026. Your request must be received by your local registrar's office by 5:00 p.m. Apply for an absentee ballot online using the Citizen Portal.
August 4, 2026
Primary Election
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U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Local Offices
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Deadlines:
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Register to Vote/Update Registration: 7/24/2026
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Early in-person voting:
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6/19/2026 through 8/1/2026
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Apply for ballot to be mailed to you: through 7/24/2026
Register to vote or update an existing registration: Through Friday, July 24, 2026. Register to vote or update an existing registration online using the Citizen Portal. Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot In-Person after July 24, 2026, through Election Day. Contact your local registrar’s office for more information. Early, in-person voting period: Friday, June 19, 2026 through 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026. Note: if local office is closed on June 19 for the state holiday, then the office shall be open for early voting on Thursday June 18th. Contact your local registrar’s office for all early voting and satellite location information. Voter registration offices will be open for early voting on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Through 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026. Your request must be received by your local registrar's office by 5:00 p.m.
November 3, 2026 General Election
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U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Local Offices
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Deadlines:
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Register to Vote/Update Registration: 10/23/2026
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Early in-person voting: 9/18/2026 through 10/31/2026
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Apply for ballot to be mailed to you: through 10/23/2026
Register to vote or update an existing registration: Through Friday, October 23, 2026. Register to vote or update an existing registration online using the Citizen Portal. Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot In-Person after October 23, 2026, through Election Day. Early, in-person voting period: Friday, September 18, 2026 through 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026. Contact your local registrar’s office for all early voting and satellite location information. Voter registration offices will be open for early voting on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Through 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2026. Your request must be received by your local registrar's office by 5:00 p.m.
When Will You Vote?
How Will You Vote?
Absentee By Mail
Special Election:
Request ballot by 4/10.
Primary Election:
Request ballot by 7/24.
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General Election:
Request ballot by 10/23.
Return ballot by 11/3.
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Early In Person
Double Wide Office Trailer
8311 Mary Ball Road
Post Office Box 159
Lancaster, VA 22503
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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Election Day
Special Election:
April 21, 2016
Primary Election:
August 4, 2026
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General Election:
Tues, November 3, 2026
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Polls Open 6am - 7pm
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