Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Summary
Virginia has started early in-person voting for the 2026 US midterm elections, allowing voters to cast ballots before Election Day on November 3. Early voting helps decide control of Congress during President Donald Trump’s term, and many states have expanded early voting options over the past 25 years.Key Facts
- Early in-person voting in Virginia began on a Friday before Election Day.
- The 2026 midterms will decide who controls the US House and Senate for President Trump’s current term.
- The number of states offering early voting has grown from 24 in 2000 to 47 in 2026, plus Washington D.C.
- Early voting rules, times, and eligibility vary by state.
- Virginia increased weekend early voting and removed the rule requiring a witness on absentee ballots.
- Mail-in ballots must now be postmarked by Election Day but can arrive up to three days later in Virginia.
- The Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s plan to add federal restrictions to mail voting, keeping state rules in place.
- The Postal Service advises voters to mail ballots early to ensure they arrive on time.
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