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Your 2026 General Election

It All Comes Down
to November 3

In the year America turns 250, the cradle of American self-government votes again. Early voting opens September 18. Here's every deadline, and your plan to cast a Republican ballot before the polls close.

Vote by November 3

until polls close · 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 3

Make My Plan See Every Deadline

Every Date That Matters

Four Dates. One Election.

No links to dig through. Every verified deadline from the Virginia Department of Elections is right here, in the order you'll hit them.

First Up Early In-Person Voting Opens Fri, Sep 18 Runs through 5 p.m. Saturday, October 31. No excuse required.
Register & Request a Mail Ballot By Fri, Oct 23 Same deadline for both. Register later and you can still vote provisionally.
Early Voting Closes 5 p.m. Sat, Oct 31 Last chance to vote before Election Day, or use an official drop box.
Election Day General Election Day Tue, Nov 3 Polls open 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Find your precinct and bring photo ID.

Every date above is taken from the Virginia Department of Elections and was re-checked on August 31, 2026.

Make Your Plan

Which Voter Are You?

Voters who make a plan show up. Pick your lane and we'll show you the one deadline that's yours — and the one thing to do next.

Early voting opens Friday, September 18 — beat the Election Day line.

Early voting runs Sep 18 – Oct 31

Early voting runs Friday, September 18 through 5 p.m. Saturday, October 31. Look up your early-vote office, bring a photo ID, and vote — or vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.

Find My Early-Vote Location

Virginia holds open primaries — any registered Virginia voter can choose the Republican ballot. No party registration required.

On Your Ballot November 3

Our Nominee for the U.S. Senate.

This is the choice in front of you. Meet the candidates for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, then decide who earns your vote.

Bert Mizusawa, candidate for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination U.S. Senate

Bert Mizusawa

Where They Stand
See What's On My Ballot

Don't Let It Slip

Lock In Your Plan

Leave your number and a volunteer from the committee will text you one reminder before your deadline — before Sat, Oct 31. One text, from a neighbor, then you're done. A plan you write down is a plan you keep.

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Official Virginia Tools

Everything Else You Might Need

Straight from the Virginia Department of Elections — for whatever your plan doesn't already cover.

Check My Registration

Confirm you're registered — or fix your address — before July 24.

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Find My Polling Place

Look up where you vote on Election Day by your home address.

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Track My Ballot

Log in to Virginia's voter portal to follow your mail ballot from sent to received.

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Vote Early or By Mail

Every early-voting and absentee option, direct from the state.

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Special Circumstances

  • Permanent Absentee — an ongoing qualifying reason lets you get a ballot for every election automatically.
  • Military & Overseas (UOCAVA) — service members and citizens abroad have dedicated ballot options.
  • Accessibility — accessible voting equipment is available at every polling place in Williamsburg and James City County.

Stuck on any of it? Contact the Committee and a neighbor will help you sort it out before November 3.

Vote by Nov 3 Republican Primary
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