It’s Election Day in Virginia: Here’s what to know before heading to the polls

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: November 3, 2026

Words: 1,058

Last Updated: 6 days, 13 hours ago

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Virginians will vote Tuesday in the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress and three proposed constitutional amendments at stake after a record early voting turnout.

Polls are open statewide from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m., giving voters their final opportunity to weigh in on races for the U.S. Senate and all 11 of Virginia’s U.S. House seats, along with proposed protections for reproductive rights, marriage equality and voting rights.

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