Office of Elections

CONTACT INFORMATION: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
703-222-0776 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323
Fairfax, VA 22035
Eric L. Spicer
General Registrar and Director of Elections

Upcoming Elections

 
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 General and Special Elections
 
IMPORTANT DATES

Voter Registration Deadline (Online or Postmarked by Mail): October 15

Voter Registration Deadlines, in Person

  • Through October 15: Register at the Fairfax County Office of Elections.
  • October 16-November 2:  Voters may complete a same day registration at any early voting location and vote a provisional ballot.
  • On November 5 Election Day: Voters may only complete a same day registration and vote a provisional ballot at the precinct in which they reside. Find your precinct
  • Those entitled to extended provisions and alternative methods for voter registration: Members of a uniformed service of the United States on active duty, their spouse and dependents residing with them, and anyone who resides temporarily outside of the United States. Contact the Fairfax County Office of Elections for information.

Last Day to Request a Vote by Mail Absentee Ballot: October 25 by 5 p.m.

  • This deadline applies to both online and in-person submissions.
  • Visit Vote by Mail for more information.
  • Absentee ballots mailed beginning September 20.

Deadline for Return of Vote by Mail Absentee Ballots:

  • November 5 by 7 p.m.: In person at the Office of Elections or by ballot drop box.
  • November 8 by noon: By mail if postmarked on or before November 5 Election Day.

Early Voting in Person: Begins September 20, ends November 2

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