2026 Special Election

Elections

2026 Special Election

Important Dates

Mar. 6 First day of early voting 8:30am-4:30pm 

Apr. 10 Last day to request a mail ballot

Apr. 11 First day of Saturday voting 9am-5pm

Apr. 14 Last day to register to vote*

Apr. 18 Last day of early voting 9am-5pm

Apr. 21 Election Day, last day to vote 6am-7pm

* Same-day registration starts Apr. 15th

Early Voting

Vote in person at the Registrar’s office at 601 Caroline St. in Fredericksburg

• Weekdays starting Mar. 6th: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

• Saturdays Apr. 11th and 18th: 9 am to 5pm

Why are We Voting Yes?

1.   After Texas, North Carolina, and other red states rammed through extreme partisan maps without giving voters any say, Virginia has a responsibility to do our part so the overall U.S. House map reflects how Americans actually vote.
2.   The same Republicans attacking Virginia’s amendment never complained when Texas politicians drew their own districts in back rooms, with no voter referendum and no independent commission.
3.   Democrats in Congress have repeatedly tried to pass nationwide rules to stop partisan gerrymandering; Republicans blocked those bills, leaving states like Virginia to defend fair representation on our own.
4.   In 2018–2019, Republican leaders in the Virginia House of Delegates went all the way through the federal courts in Virginia and up to the U.S. Supreme Court trying to preserve racially gerrymandered districts that helped them cling to power — and they lost the case and then lost the House in the 2019 election.
5.   This amendment is temporary and expires after the 2030 census — it does not dismantle Virginia’s long‑term redistricting reforms, and after 2030 the regular commission‑and‑court process comes back for the next full redistricting cycle.
6.   Virginia voters have the power to fight back against a Trump‑aligned Congress that is openly promising a national abortion ban, attacks on voting rights, and rollbacks of basic protections — and this amendment helps make sure our blue‑leaning Commonwealth sends a delegation that reflects our values.
 
For more information, visit Virginians for Fair Elections
Interactive Map of Proposed Districts

Election Resources

Voter Registration

Register to vote or check your voter registration at the Virginia Department of Elections' Citizen Portal.

Absentee Voting

Learn about Absentee Voting requirements, apply to vote absentee, and view laws governing early voting.

Military/Overseas

Learn more about the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

UMW Voting Information

All you need to know to get registered to vote while you're a student at UMW.

Restoration of Rights

Check the status of your civil rights and apply for the restoration of your rights.

Fredericksburg Ward Map

Fredericksburg City Ward Map with polling locations.

What is my District?

The Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) offers a quick address look up on their homepage that will list your poll location and your Federal and State Districts.

Voter FAQ

Frequently asked questions about voting, includes information on voter ID requirements.

Election Results

Current and past Virginia election results.

Fredericksburg Registrar

Registrar's website which includes business hours, Electoral Board minutes, and Fredericksburg voting resources.

Virginia Department of Elections

Your guide for information on voting in Virginia, including state laws, election results, candidate forms, and candidate finance reports.

Federal Election Commission

Your guide for information on federal elections including federal election laws, federal candidate and PAC finance reports, and federal forms.

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