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Helping to ensure the integrity of elections in the Commonwealth of Virginia. LIKE facebook.com/VirginiaElect #VAisForVoters #VaElections #VoteReady

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Polls have now closed. Unofficial results will be coming in throughout the night. Follow results live as they are reported at vote.virginia.gov.
Virginia Department of Elections announces polls have closed with a prompt to follow live results at vote.virginia.gov.

ALT Virginia Department of Elections announces polls have closed with a prompt to follow live results at vote.virginia.gov.

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There is still time to vote before polls close at 7 p.m. If you are in line before the polls close, stay in line. You will be allowed to vote. Voters can check their registration status and find their polling location at vote.virginia.gov.
Virginia Department of Elections reminder that polls close at 7 p.m. to ensure your vote counts.

ALT Virginia Department of Elections reminder that polls close at 7 p.m. to ensure your vote counts.

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Today is Election Day for the constitutional referendum. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid ID that matches your voter registration. Voters can check their registration status and find their polling location at vote.virginia.gov.
Calendar dates highlight Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with text announcing Election Day and polling hours from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ALT Calendar dates highlight Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with text announcing Election Day and polling hours from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Early voting ended on Saturday, April 18. If you have not voted in the constitutional referendum special election, make a plan to vote Tuesday, April 21. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling location and ballot information here >> elections.virginia.gov/casti…
Virginia Election Day is on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with no voting on Monday, April 20.

ALT Virginia Election Day is on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with no voting on Monday, April 20.
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Today is the last day to vote early for the constitutional referendum. Cast your ballot in person at your locality’s designated early voting location(s). You can find early voting location sites and hours, here >> elections.virginia.gov/casti…
Last day for early voting in Virginia is Saturday, April 18, 2026.

ALT Last day for early voting in Virginia is Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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If you need to register or update your registration, the deadline to do so is today. You can register in-person at your local registrar’s office or register online through the Citizen Portal. Check your registration online here >> vote.elections.virginia.gov/
Virginia Department of Elections reminder to submit voter registration by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

ALT Virginia Department of Elections reminder to submit voter registration by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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Commissioner Steven Koski visited registrar offices in several areas of the Commonwealth over the past three weeks. Election officials are dedicated public servants who consistently meet changing demands with professionalism and integrity.
Commissioner Steven Koski and elections staff from Prince William County standing beside an official ballot drop box inside a building with a map on the wall behind them.

ALT Commissioner Steven Koski and elections staff from Prince William County standing beside an official ballot drop box inside a building with a map on the wall behind them.

Commissioner Steven Koski and elections staff from Manassas City in front of the registrar's office building.

ALT Commissioner Steven Koski and elections staff from Manassas City in front of the registrar's office building.

Commissioner Steven Koski and elections staff from Loudoun County standing in a row indoors between an American flag and a Virginia flag.

ALT Commissioner Steven Koski and elections staff from Loudoun County standing in a row indoors between an American flag and a Virginia flag.

Norfolk registrar Stephanie Iles and Commissioner Steven Koski standing next to a patriotic-themed mermaid sculpture with an American flag design tail and blue garland around her neck.

ALT Norfolk registrar Stephanie Iles and Commissioner Steven Koski standing next to a patriotic-themed mermaid sculpture with an American flag design tail and blue garland around her neck.
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Today is the last day to apply for a mailed absentee ballot. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Return your completed ballot by mail or at a designated drop-off location. Apply for a mail ballot online here >> elections.virginia.gov/absen…
Virginia absentee ballot application deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026, the last day to request a mailed ballot.

ALT Virginia absentee ballot application deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026, the last day to request a mailed ballot.

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If you received a ballot by mail, return it to your registrar’s office or dropbox location ASAP. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by April 21 and received by noon April 24. Ballots returned in person must arrive by 7 p.m. April 21. See locations here >> elections.virginia.gov/casti…
Calendar dates highlighting April 21, 2026, with instructions to return mailed ballots by this deadline to registrar or dropbox.

ALT Calendar dates highlighting April 21, 2026, with instructions to return mailed ballots by this deadline to registrar or dropbox.
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The polling place lookup tool for the April 21 referendum election is live. Enter your address to see your early voting location(s), Election Day polling place and ballot dropboxes for your locality. Use the lookup tool here >> elections.virginia.gov/casti…
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ELECT has partnered with Civera to launch an updated database of past election results for more than 20,000 contests. The results include presidential, congressional, state, local and referendum elections. See historical results here >> historical.elections.virgini…
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These upcoming special elections give Virginians the chance to elect local representatives and vote on a statewide constitutional question. Check your registration status at Vote.Virginia.gov. Your local registrar's office can answer questions specific to your locality.
Infographic from the Virginia Department of Elections titled 'See You at the Polls, Virginia'. Four elections are listed: House of Delegates, 98th District on March 17, 2026 (register to vote or update registration by March 10, 2026); Charles City County Local Referendum on April 14, 2026 (register by April 3, 2026); Alexandria City Council on April 21, 2026 (register by April 14, 2026); and Proposed Constitutional Amendment Statewide on April 21, 2026 (register by April 14, 2026).

ALT Infographic from the Virginia Department of Elections titled 'See You at the Polls, Virginia'. Four elections are listed: House of Delegates, 98th District on March 17, 2026 (register to vote or update registration by March 10, 2026); Charles City County Local Referendum on April 14, 2026 (register by April 3, 2026); Alexandria City Council on April 21, 2026 (register by April 14, 2026); and Proposed Constitutional Amendment Statewide on April 21, 2026 (register by April 14, 2026).
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The Department of Elections has an opening for an Elections and Registration Specialist. The position serves as a liaison between ELECT and local election offices. See the job listing here >> jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/elect…
Virginia Department of Elections hiring announcement with a red background and a checkmark logo, urging to apply today.

ALT Virginia Department of Elections hiring announcement with a red background and a checkmark logo, urging to apply today.

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SPECIAL ELECTION: Today is a special election for Prince William County Board of Supervisors - Woodbridge District. Polls are open until 7:00 p.m. Find a list of candidates here >> elections.virginia.gov/casti…
Red and blue graphic showing a calendar page for Tuesday, March 10th. Text reads: 'special election: Prince William County, Board of Supervisors - Woodbridge District. Register to Vote/Update Registration by 2/27/2026.' Virginia Department of Elections logo in top right.

ALT Red and blue graphic showing a calendar page for Tuesday, March 10th. Text reads: 'special election: Prince William County, Board of Supervisors - Woodbridge District. Register to Vote/Update Registration by 2/27/2026.' Virginia Department of Elections logo in top right.

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Early voting for the April 21 statewide referendum starts today. You can vote early in person, by mail or by dropping off your ballot at your locality's drop off locations. Check your registration status at vote.virginia.gov. #VaElections2026 #VAisforVoters
Info graphic with white lettering on blue background. Three ways to vote early. 1. In person: Bring your ID to your local registrar's office and vote the same way you do at the polls. 2. By mail-in: Request an absentee ballot, fill it out, and mail it in as soon as you can. 3. By drop off: Request an absentee ballot, fill it out, and bring it to your registrar's office. Early voting is open, so don't wait. Start now and vote.virginia.gov.

ALT Info graphic with white lettering on blue background. Three ways to vote early. 1. In person: Bring your ID to your local registrar's office and vote the same way you do at the polls. 2. By mail-in: Request an absentee ballot, fill it out, and mail it in as soon as you can. 3. By drop off: Request an absentee ballot, fill it out, and bring it to your registrar's office. Early voting is open, so don't wait. Start now and vote.virginia.gov.

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Voters will head to the polls multiple times this spring. All registered voters can vote on a proposed constitutional amendment April 21. Voters in certain districts/counties will also vote in other local special elections. Check your registration at vote.virginia.gov.
Blue and red graphic with Virginia state outline. Text reads: 'see you at the polls, virginia. Upcoming special elections' Lists four special elections with dates: Prince William County, Board of Supervisors - Woodbridge District (3.10), House of Delegates, 98th District (3.17), Charles City County Local Referendum (4.14), Alexandria City Council (4.21). Virginia Department of Elections logo at bottom.

ALT Blue and red graphic with Virginia state outline. Text reads: 'see you at the polls, virginia. Upcoming special elections' Lists four special elections with dates: Prince William County, Board of Supervisors - Woodbridge District (3.10), House of Delegates, 98th District (3.17), Charles City County Local Referendum (4.14), Alexandria City Council (4.21). Virginia Department of Elections logo at bottom.

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The Department of Elections is looking for a Senior Policy Analyst. The position will analyze and interpret local, state, and federal law in order to ensure elections are conducted uniformly and according to law and policy. If interested, apply here >> ow.ly/7w0Y50Yo09S
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The Department of Elections is hiring a UX/UI Developer for the agency’s website. The developer will ensure compliance with VITA web application standards. Must have knowledge and experience with accessibility standards. If interested, apply here >> ow.ly/pQsu50Yo05A
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Commissioner Steven Koski was in Southwest Virginia today for his first regional visit with general registrars. Thank you to all those who attended for a great discussion.
Registrars seated at a table while Commissioner Steven Koski speaks.

ALT Registrars seated at a table while Commissioner Steven Koski speaks.

Commissioner Steven Koski and registrars.

ALT Commissioner Steven Koski and registrars.

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Commissioner of Elections Steve Koski attended a training for Virginia's electoral board members over the weekend. Virginia's election officials undergo multiple annual training sessions, making them the most experienced and knowledgeable election administrators in the country.
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