Make A Plan To Vote

The countdown is on for Virginia’s General and Special elections. Make a plan to vote using this guide as well as other election resources listed below.

Election Day is November 4, 2025

November 4, 2025, is the date for the General and Special elections: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Virginia House of Delegates, and local offices.

Voter Registration Deadline – 10/24/2025

• Deadline to register to vote or update your registration: 10/24/2025.
• Use the online Citizen Portal.
• Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot in-person after October 24, 2025, through Election Day.
• For more information, contact your local registrar’s office and/or visit Virginia Department of Elections – Registration.

Absentee ballot request deadline – 5PM 10/24/2025

• Apply for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you through Friday 10/24/2025.
• You can request a form using the Citizen Portal. Give yourself plenty of time as you’ll have to send back the signed form to get the actual ballot.

Early in-person voting period is 9/19/2025 – 11/1/2025

• Henrico weekday hours: Early voting is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both the Western and Eastern Government Centers.
• Henrico Saturday hours: The government centers will also have Saturday hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 25 and November 1, 2025.

Contact your local registrar’s offices for all early voting and satellite location information.

Reminders

• Have college students in your family? Make sure they have requested their absentee ballots or registered to vote in their new location.
• Help your student understand why their vote matters
• Remind friends and relatives who have moved to update their registrations before the deadline.
• Review how to request a provisional ballot in case of a registration issue.

If you encounter problems on election day

The vast majority of people won’t need this information, but just in case, Know your voting rights, including how to report a problem at the polls on election day. If you encounter an issue, take these steps first:

• Notify an election official. Ask to speak with the chief election officer or local general registrar at your polling place. They may be able to resolve the issue on the spot.
• Call the VDOE. If the issue is not resolved by the election official, call the VDOE at 1-800-552-9745. They recommend calling before the polls close for the best chance at a rapid solution.
• Use a provisional ballot. If you are not allowed to vote for any reason other than being at the wrong polling place, you have the right to request a provisional ballot.
• Document everything. Record the time, the names, or descriptions of the officials involved, and a clear, factual account of what happened.
• For immediate advice and support, reach out to a nonpartisan voter protection hotline staffed by trained legal volunteers.
  • 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
  • Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)
  • Asian Languages: 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683)
  • Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)
  • American Sign Language video call number: 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683)
• File a complaint If your issue isn’t resolved, you can file a voter complaint with the Virginia Department of Elections.

See you on Election Day!