Upcoming Events
- November 4, 2025 - The general election (and special election in certain jurisdictions) to elect the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, all of the Virginia House of Delegates and local offices where applicable. All registered Fairfax County voters are eligible to vote in this election.
- December 9, 2025 - A special election for the Braddock District in Fairfax County, Virginia, to fill the office of the Braddock District Supervisor for the remainder of the present term of office. This vacancy was created by the resignation of James R. Walkinshaw on September 10, 2025. Only registered residents of Braddock District are eligible to vote in this election. View Order and Writ of Special Election.
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Offices on the ballot: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Virginia House of Delegates, Local Offices. Go to Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal to verify your eligibility to vote in this election.
Sept. 19 - Early voting opens and first Vote by Mail ballots mailed out. Learn More
Oct. 24 at 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to apply to Vote by Mail. Learn More
Oct. 24 at 5:00 p.m. - In-person deadline to register normally or update registration. Learn More
Oct. 24 at 11:59 p.m. - Online deadline to register normally or update registration. Learn More
Oct. 25 - Same day registration available at early voting locations. Voters registering Same Day will complete a provisional ballot. Learn More
Nov. 1 at 5:00 p.m. - Early voting closes. Learn More
Nov. 4 - Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Nov. 4 and received by noon on Nov. 7. Learn More
Nov. 4, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Election Day voting (Same day registration available only at your precinct polling place, where you will complete a provisional ballot.) Learn More
Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m. - Deadline to return Vote by Mail ballots in a drop box or hand deliver to Election Office. Learn More
Current Topics
September 9, 2025 - Special Election Reports
New Voting Equipment with Enhanced Security Features
The Office of Elections has begun receiving new voting equipment as part of a comprehensive replacement of the county's decade-old voting equipment. The new equipment has increased speed in all its functions and has added security features. Additionally, because our equipment vendors have not changed, the experience of the voter will remain unchanged.