Early voting begins in Virginia, as Trump mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 1,612

Last Updated: 1 hour, 58 minutes ago

Body Text Preview

Early voting begins Friday across Virginia, kicking off more than six weeks of voting for the Nov. 3 midterms just days after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked new mail-ballot restrictions sought by President Donald Trump’s administration.

Voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives in all 11 of Virginia’s congressional districts, and approve or reject three proposed amendments to the state constitution. Depending on where they live, some voters will also see local …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us