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ELECTION ACTION CENTER
The Virginia Federation of Republican Women encourages members and communities across the Commonwealth to stay informed, participate in the election process, and support strong civic engagement.
Whether you are interested in voting information, early voting, serving as an Election Official, voter registration, poll greeting, or election-related training, there is an opportunity for everyone to make a difference.
This page will be updated throughout the election cycle with important dates, resources, and opportunities to engage.
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U.S. Senate Republican Primary, Virginia
Virginia Republicans will choose their nominee for U.S. Senate in the August 4, 2026 Republican Primary.
The Republican Party of Virginia certified three Republican candidates for the ballot:
• Bert Mizusawa
• Kim Farington
• David Williams
We encourage voters to learn about the candidates and stay informed as the primary approaches.
View statewide candidate information here:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/candidate-list/
Important Primary Dates
Early Voting
June 18 – August 1, 2026
Register or Update Voter Registration
Deadline: July 24, 2026
Make sure your voter registration and address information are current.
Register or update here:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
July 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Absentee voting is a convenient option for many voters. Applications may be completed through the Virginia Citizen Portal.
Virginia Citizen Portal:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/
Republican Primary Election Day
August 4, 2026
Know your polling location and ballot information before Election Day.
Find polling places and early voting locations:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/
Voting & Election Resources
Register or Update Your Registration
Verify your registration status and make updates before the deadline.
Virginia Voter Registration:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/
View your voter information:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/view-your-info/
Absentee & Early Voting
Absentee and early voting provide additional opportunities for voter participation.
· Apply for absentee ballots by 5:00 pm on July 24, 2026 or use the Citizen Portal here: Virginia Voter Information – Citizen Portal It’s safe and easy to return the ballots on Election Day to your precinct where you vote or deliver to the Election Office.
Plus, you can find more information such as:
• Apply for absentee voting
• Track ballot information
• Locate early voting sites
• Review important deadlines
at the Virginia Citizen Portal:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/
Absentee & Early Voting Information:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-absentee/
Early Voting Office Locations:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/
Find Your Polling Place
Locate your voting precinct and review local voting information.
Virginia Citizen Portal:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/
Ways to Get Involved
There is a role for everyone.
Many of these activities may count toward NFRW Achievement Awards and volunteer hours for eligible non-paid activities.
Voter Registration
Help strengthen civic participation by encouraging voter registration and address updates before the July 24 deadline.
Consider organizing or participating in voter registration drives within your communities. Churches, community events, and local gatherings may provide excellent opportunities where permitted.
Registration drive training and certification are available through the Virginia Department of Elections here.
Early Voting Engagement
Early voting provides an excellent opportunity for club involvement and voter outreach.
Consider organizing club participation at early voting locations and encouraging members to volunteer together. Working alongside fellow members can make the experience enjoyable and impactful.
Become an Election Official
Election Officials help ensure fair, orderly, and efficient elections. Strong Republican participation is important to maintain parity throughout the Commonwealth.
Complete the Officer of Election interest form here.
Virginia Department of Elections:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/
Poll Greeting
Poll greeting is an excellent way to support voter turnout, connect with your community, and work alongside fellow Republicans.
Many local Republican units coordinate poll greeting opportunities.
Contact your local Republican committee or club for opportunities in your area.
Voter Registration
Voter registration drives help strengthen civic participation and community engagement.
Clubs and volunteers may organize or participate in voter registration efforts throughout the year.
Churches, community events, fairs, and other approved venues may provide opportunities for outreach.
Training is required for voter registration activities.
Virginia Voter Registration Drive Training:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/registration-drives/
Training and certification information:
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/registration-drives/voter-registration-training/
Candidate Support & Civic Engagement
Consider helping candidates and campaigns through:
• Volunteer activities
• Community outreach
• Forums and debates
• Early voting engagement
• Voter education efforts
Working together helps strengthen Republican engagement across Virginia.
· Sign up Club members to recruit new members at early voting; working together with someone is fun!
Training Opportunities
Hosted by the Republican Party of Virginia
Interested in running for office, serving on a board or commission, managing a campaign, or becoming more involved in Republican grassroots efforts?
The Republican Party of Virginia is offering Candidate Training Schools across the Commonwealth designed to prepare future candidates and campaign leaders for success.
Training topics include:
• Campaign messaging and voter outreach
• Voter data and targeting strategies
• Volunteer recruitment and retention
• Strategic campaign planning
• Fundraising
• Social media and communications
• Get Out The Vote (GOTV) operations
View locations and times here.
For registration information and event details, contact Brandon Stubbs at [email protected].
Hosted by American Majority
ASHBURN, Virginia – Voter Registration 101
Interested in learning more about voter outreach and registration efforts?
American Majority offers practical training designed to equip grassroots volunteers and community leaders with real-world tools for voter registration and civic engagement.
Learn more and register here:
Ashburn, VA | Voter Registration 101 | American Majority
More American Majority trainings:
https://www.americanmajority.org/training/
Legislation – November Ballot – Constitutional Amendments
Here is the language that will be on the ballot:
Ballot Question (Reproductive Rights)
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses, and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient’s health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive?
Ballot Question (Felon Voting Rights)
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) to provide for the fundamental right to vote in the Commonwealth; (ii) to revise the qualifications of voters so that a person convicted of a felony is not entitled to vote during his period of incarceration but is automatically invested with the right to vote upon release from incarceration, and (iii) to update the existing prohibition on voting by persons found to be mentally incompetent to instead apply to persons who have been found to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting?
Ballot Question (Marriage)
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) remove the ban on same sex marriage; (ii) affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender or race; and (iii) require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally under the law?
Election Integrity & Election Law Updates
Strong elections depend upon informed voters, engaged volunteers, and active communities.
Election laws and procedures continue to evolve across Virginia. The information below highlights selected election-related legislation approved during the 2026 General Assembly Session and other developments affecting election administration and voter participation.
Prepared by Tina Precht, VFRW Election Integrity Chair
Election Laws Approved by the Governor in the 2026 General Assembly Session
HB215 – Voter Registration; List Maintenance and Third-Party Data Exchanges
Requires the Commissioner of Elections to submit proposed memoranda of understanding and modifications to existing voter registration data-sharing agreements to the State Board of Elections for review and approval. The Commissioner is also responsible for maintaining Virginia's membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).
Governor Youngkin previously withdrew Virginia from ERIC. This legislation restores participation.
HB234 – Electoral Board Identification Requirements
Requires the Department of Elections to issue standardized identification badges to electoral board members conducting official duties on Election Day. Violations may result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000.
HB774 – Absentee and Provisional Ballot Cure Process
Effective September 1, 2026
Extends the deadline for curing absentee ballot and provisional ballot issues from noon on the third day after the election until noon on the following Monday. The legislation also requires additional guidance for election officials regarding ballot processing and same-day registration.
HB964 – Restoration of Voting Rights Upon Release from Incarceration
Effective January 1, 2027, pending approval of constitutional amendments
Provides for restoration of voting rights upon release from incarceration and updates provisions regarding mental capacity and voting eligibility.
Under this proposal, individuals convicted of felonies would be eligible to vote upon release from incarceration.
HB640 Elections; challenges to a voter or voter's registration, filing of petition, notice of appeal.
Summary As Enacted, With Governor's Recommendation
Elections; challenges to a voter or voter's registration. Eliminates the process by which any voter could challenge, in a polling place on the day of an election, the right of any other voter to cast a ballot. The bill also eliminates the process by which any three voters could challenge a voter's registration before the general registrar; such challenges may still be made by filing a petition with the circuit court of the county or city where the voter is registered.
What this means is that if you see any questionable activity at a polling place on Election Day you cannot challenge it. It also eliminates the process to challenge a voter’s registration before the general registrar. You would have to file a petition with the circuit court of the county or city where the voter is registered.
Ballotpedia Legislative Summary
According to Ballotpedia, Virginia's new Democratic trifecta approved 49 election-related bills and resolutions during the 2026 legislative session, representing a significant increase over recent legislative sessions.
Additional election-related legislation approved during the 2026 General Assembly Session included:
- HB215 and SB57 – Require Virginia to participate in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and establish requirements for entering into or terminating voter registration data-sharing agreements.
- HB965 and SB322 – Require Virginia to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, under which participating states agree to award their Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate receiving the most votes nationwide.
- HB967 – Expands Virginia's Voting Rights Act and establishes additional protections relating to voting rights and local government actions.
- HB1441 and SB783 – Prohibit federal immigration enforcement activities within 500 yards of polling places during specified election periods.
- HB1483 and SB51 – Require localities with populations exceeding 400,000 to use single-member districts for municipal elections.
- SB176 – Continues authorization of ranked-choice voting (RCV) in local elections and requires standards for RCV tabulation software.
- SB438 – Requires early voting to be offered for a minimum of five hours on the second and third Sundays before an election.
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