Ongoing story · Updated October 27, 2026
2026 elections in Northern Virginia
As of October 27, early voting is in its final week ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, with expanded locations open across Northern Virginia and the last day to vote early in person set for Saturday, Oct. 31. Congressional races in the 7th, 8th and 10th districts and a U.S. Senate race are on the ballot, along with local races such as Fairfax City mayor and council, Virginia constitutional amendments, and bond questions in several localities. Virginia's top elections official said Oct. 22 that voters can have confidence in the integrity of the vote and the results.
Official information
- Look up your registration and polling place (Virginia Department of Elections)
- Ways to vote in Virginia
- Arlington County elections
- Alexandria elections
- Fairfax County elections
- Loudoun County elections
- Prince William County elections
- Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas or Manassas Park: find your registrar
Key points
In the Aug. 4 Republican primaries, Doug Ollivant won the 7th District nomination and Dave Beckwith won the 10th District nomination, and Bert Mizusawa secured the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.
In the 10th District, Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam faces Beckwith; the two debated Sept. 22 at a Loudoun Chamber of Commerce event. In the 7th District, Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman is seeking a second term against five challengers, including Ollivant.
Early voting began Sept. 18 and expanded to more locations on Oct. 18 in Loudoun and Arlington. Fairfax County satellite sites opened Oct. 22, and long lines were reported that day at the Mason District Government Center. Prince William added extended days at the Woodbridge DMV.
Bond questions are on several ballots: an $80 million school bond in Arlington, a $180 million park bond in Fairfax County that includes $89 million to replace the Audrey Moore Rec Center, and county capital bonds in Loudoun, where voters will also weigh proposed state constitutional amendments.
In the City of Fairfax, Lockhart leads mayoral fundraising and Steve Chang leads City Council candidates in fundraising, according to an Oct. 26 report.
Virginia's top elections official said Oct. 22 that voters can have confidence in both the integrity of the Nov. 3 midterms and the results, even if there are challenges or attempts at federal interference. A board approved new 24/7 ballot drop boxes, as reported Oct. 8.
Questions
What is the last day to vote early in person in Northern Virginia?
Saturday, Oct. 31 is the last day to vote early in person. In Alexandria, Friday, Oct. 23 was the deadline to request a mail ballot or register.
Who is running for Congress in Virginia's 10th District?
Democratic incumbent Rep. Suhas Subramanyam faces Republican Dave Beckwith, who won a three-way GOP primary on Aug. 4.
Who is running in Virginia's 7th Congressional District?
Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman is seeking a second term, and five challengers are on the ballot, including Republican nominee Douglas Ollivant.
What bonds are on the Nov. 3 ballot?
Arlington voters will decide an $80 million school bond, and Fairfax County voters will decide a $180 million park bond that includes $89 million to replace the Audrey Moore Rec Center. Loudoun voters will consider bonds for county capital projects.
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