In-person early voting is now open at three county locations, and expands to 13 additional locations on Thursday, Oct. 17 and continues through Saturday, Nov. 2.
The first three early voting locations are the Mount Vernon Governmental Center, North County Governmental Center and the Fairfax County Government Center, which has newly expanded capacity. “Additional space, ballot check-in stations and voting booths at that location can accommodate more than twice the previous number of voters at one time,” noted Department of Elections Deputy Registrar Cheryl Jones.
Early Voting Locations and Hours
Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Room 251.
- Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturdays (Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and 26, Nov. 2): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 to 5 p.m.
Mount Vernon Governmental Center, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria.
- Monday – Friday: 1 to 7 p.m.
- Saturdays (Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and 26, Nov. 2): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 to 5 p.m.
North County Governmental Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston.
- Monday – Friday: 1 to 7 p.m.
- Saturdays (Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and 26, Nov. 2): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 to 5 p.m.
Curbside voting is available for voters with a disability or who are 65 or older. When you arrive, look for the "Curbside Voting" sign near the accessible parking area. Call the phone number on the sign to contact an election officer.
What Identification Do I Need?
You will be asked to show identification when you vote. This can be a photo ID such as your Virginia driver’s license (even if it’s expired), government-issued ID, or Virginia college ID. You can also use a copy of your current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government-issued document that includes your name and current address.
Vote by Mail
You can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot either online or on paper. For the online application, you’ll need your Social Security number and a Virginia driver's license or DMV-issued ID.
Alternatively, you can download, print and complete the form, including your handwritten signature, or pick up a preprinted application at Fairfax County governmental centers or library branches.
Submit your completed application via email (AbsenteeBallot@fairfaxcounty.gov), mail (P.O. Box 10161, Fairfax, VA 22038), fax (703-324-3725) or hand deliver (12000 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 323, Fairfax, VA 22035).
Applications must be received by the Office of Elections no later than Oct. 25. Ballots are sent within three business days after your application is approved. Delivery times vary based on the U.S. Postal Service.
Still Need to Register or Check Your Registration?
As of Aug. 31 there are 729,179 registered voters in Fairfax County. Not registered yet? You can use the Virginia Department of Elections citizen portal to register, update your address, apply to vote absentee by mail, join the permanent absentee list, find your polling place or check your voting history. The deadline is Oct. 15 to register to vote or update your name/address to cast your ballot on Election Day. If you miss the deadline, you can complete a same-day registration at any early voting location between Oct. 16 and Nov. 2, in which case you will cast a provisional ballot, to be counted the week following the election.
So, mark your calendar and head to a Fairfax County early voting location. For everything you need to know about the upcoming election in Fairfax County visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections. Questions? Email earlyvoting@fairfaxcounty.gov, or call 703-222-0776, TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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