Alexandria votes Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting ends Oct. 31; mail ballot requests and the registration deadline are Friday, Oct. 23.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Alexandria Office of Voter Registration and Elections: early voting and mail ballot deadlines, voter registration, voting in Alexandria and its Oct. 16 reminder. This page is neutral and does not endorse candidates or positions.
Alexandria votes in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The ballot has contests for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives for the 8th District and three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution. Early voting is under way and ends Saturday, Oct. 31. Elections in the city are run by the Office of Voter Registration and Elections and the Alexandria Electoral Board. Questions: 703-746-4050.
Who to call
- Office of Voter Registration and Elections: 703-746-4050, 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Mail ballot questions: VoteAbsentee@alexandriava.gov, fax 703-746-4540
- Check your registration, polling place and ballot status: Virginia Department of Elections voter portal
Key dates
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Last day to register or update your registration for a regular ballot |
| Friday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m. | Mail ballot applications must be received |
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. | Early voting ends |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Election Day |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. | Mail ballots due at the office or a drop box |
| Friday, Nov. 6, noon | Mailed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 must arrive |
Early voting
Anyone registered in Virginia can vote early in person; no reason or appointment is needed. Alexandria has two sites.
Office of Voter Registration and Elections, 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, plus these extra hours:
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25
- 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, through Thursday, Oct. 29
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St.:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 23 | 1-5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Monday, Oct. 26, to Thursday, Oct. 29 | 1-7 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | 1-5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registering to vote
You can register or update your address online through the Virginia Department of Elections until midnight on the deadline, Friday, Oct. 23, or in person at the elections office or the DMV at 2681 Mill Road. Virginia voters do not register by party.
Missed the deadline? Virginia allows same-day registration: you can register in person after Oct. 23, up to and including Election Day, and vote a provisional ballot. If you have moved within Virginia, update your address; voting from an old address can disqualify your ballot.
Voting by mail
- Apply by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, online at the state voter portal, on the city’s paper form or by calling 703-746-4050. The application must be received by then, so allow for the mail.
- Track it on the state portal and with the city’s ballot tracker.
- Return it in the secure drop box outside the elections office at 132 N. Royal St., open around the clock until 7 p.m. on Election Day, or in a drop box at any polling place on Election Day, or by mail postmarked by Nov. 3 so it arrives by noon Nov. 6.
If you change your mind and vote in person, bring the mail ballot with you to hand in. Military and overseas voters use the federal post card application; the city’s page has the details.
On Election Day
- Vote at your assigned polling place. Find it on the state voter portal, on your voter card or on the city’s precinct map.
- Bring identification. The list of accepted IDs is on the Virginia Department of Elections website.
- In line at 7 p.m.? You will be allowed to vote. Anyone arriving after 7 p.m. will not.
- Sample ballots with nonpartisan explanations of the amendments are on the city’s sample ballots page.
- Voters with disabilities can find the services available on the city’s voter services page.
Results
Unofficial results are posted election night on the Virginia Department of Elections results site. The Alexandria Electoral Board meets at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, to canvass the vote and hear provisional ballots. Results are unofficial until certified.
What this means for you
- Want a mail ballot? Your request must reach the office by 5 p.m. Friday.
- Weekends are the busiest early voting days; the library’s weekday afternoons are an option.
- Moved recently? Update your address by Oct. 23, or register on the spot and vote provisionally.
Related guides: who to call at City Hall, moving to Alexandria and Alexandria schools.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I vote early in Alexandria?
At the Office of Voter Registration and Elections, 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100, and at Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Early voting ends at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. No appointment is needed.
What is on the ballot in Alexandria on Nov. 3, 2026?
U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives for the 8th District and three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution. Sample ballots are on the city’s elections website.
What is the deadline to register to vote in Alexandria?
Friday, Oct. 23, 11 days before the election. After that you can still register in person, including on Election Day, and vote a provisional ballot.
How do I find my polling place in Alexandria?
Look it up on the Virginia Department of Elections’ voter information portal, check your voter card, use the city’s precinct map or call 703-746-4050. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
When is my Alexandria mail ballot due?
Drop it off by 7 p.m. Nov. 3, or mail it postmarked by Nov. 3 so it arrives by noon Friday, Nov. 6. Requests for a mail ballot must arrive by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.
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