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It’s Election Day in Virginia: Here’s what to know before heading to the polls Full coverage

Virginians will vote Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress and three proposed constitutional amendments at stake after a record early voting turnout.

Also: The Alexandria Brief, Old Town Alexandria Patch, Alexandria Now, The Alexandria Brief

Coming up this week

  1. Tue 2:00 PMDiNo-vember: Celebrate Dinosaurs!Quincy Room · Arlington
  2. Tue 4:00 PMBuilders' Club at ShirlingtonCampbell Room · Arlington
  3. Tue 6:00 PMKingstowne Books & BrewsKingstowne Regional Library · Kingstowne
  4. Wed 10:00 AMMoccasin Scavenger Hunt: A Celebration of Native American Heritage MonthHerndon Fortnightly Library · Herndon
  5. Wed 11:00 AMFree to Create Art DayPurcellville
  6. Fri 12:00 PMThe Paradise Antiques Annual Holiday MarketThe Paradise Antiques · Middleburg
  7. Sat 11:00 AMNorthern Virginia Veterans ParadeHistoric Downtown Manassas · Manassas
  8. Sat 6:00 PM3rd Culture: Unseen Threads OpeningARTfactory · Manassas

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  1. Prince WilliamPotomac LocalFredericksburg unveils 300th anniversary logo as planning for 2028 ramps up
  2. ArlingtonARL NowTwo local senior living facilities rated among the best in Virginia
  3. AlexandriaAlexandria NowSen. Warner takes final aim at GOP in election eve campaign rally in Alexandria
  4. FairfaxFFXnowCourthouse Plaza redevelopment heads back to Fairfax City Council despite height concerns
  5. ArlingtonARL Now‘Competing factors’ could outpace Arlington’s tree canopy goal, forester warns
  6. FairfaxFFXnowNando’s Peri-Peri Chicken to open in Fairfax Corner with free food pop-up
  7. Prince WilliamPotomac LocalProsecution rests in Naresh Bhatt trial after emotional testimony from Mamta’s brother
  8. FairfaxAnnandale TodayThe Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association celebrates its 50th anniversary
  9. Prince WilliamPotomac LocalDumfries sets Miracle on Main Street holiday parade for Nov. 28
  10. ArlingtonArlington Public SchoolsAPS Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
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Arlington18 in 24h

  1. Arlington PatchTeenage Union Soldier To Be Buried In Arlington National Cemetery

    Found in 2024, the teen is the third Union soldier recently found at Manassas National Battlefield Park.

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Alexandria22 in 24h

  1. The Alexandria BriefAlexandria's budget season opens Saturday with a four-hour retreat

    City Council's annual retreat sets up a process that ends with a vote on April 28.

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Fairfax16 in 24h

  1. FFXnowConviction upheld for man found guilty of shooting ex at Mount Vernon apartment

    Virginia’s Court of Appeals has upheld a Maryland man’s conviction on malicious wounding and firearms charges, ruling that a Fairfax County trial judge found an appropriate remedy for the prosecution’s…

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Tysons & McLean3 in 24h

  1. McLean PatchMcLean Community Center November Events Include Antiques Show, Concerts And Family Activities

    McLean Community Center’s November calendar includes an antiques show, jazz and piano concerts, films and family activities.

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Reston & Herndon6 in 24h

  1. Reston PatchElection Day 2026: Congressional Races, Fairfax County Bond Questions On Reston Ballot

    Reston voters will choose congressional representatives and decide two Fairfax County bond questions and three amendments Nov. 3.

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Loudoun21 in 24h

  1. Loudoun TimesIt’s Election Day in Virginia: Here’s what to know before heading to the polls Full coverage

    Virginians will vote Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress and three proposed constitutional amendments at stake after a record early voting turnout.

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Prince William20 in 24h

  1. Prince William LivingHoliday Cheer Starts HERE!

    Provided by City of Manassas Economic Development Department Look Who’s Coming to Town! For holiday cheer, mark your calendars for the first weekend in December! Festivities begin Friday, Dec. 4…

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