The Democratic Primary for House of Representatives will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, with in-person early voting starting Thursday, June 18 (since Friday, June 19 is a state holiday). Learn more about primary candidates here.

Since Sen. Mark Warner has no Democratic opposition, he will appear only on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

Registering to vote

The deadline to register to vote is July 24. Registration can be done online or at your local voter registrar’s office (see locations below). After July 24, voters may register at early vote locations or at their polling place on Election Day and vote the same day using a provisional ballot.

Casting your vote

There are three ways to vote in this 2026 Primary Election:

Early Voting In Person

Early voting for the Primary Election starts on Friday, June 19 and ends on Aug. 1. Early vote locations are open Monday through Friday plus the last two Saturdays before the election, July 25 and Aug. 1. Hours vary depending on your locality.

Early voting is open to ALL registered voters. Drive up voting is available for disabled/handicapped voters.

If you live in James City County:

James City County Vote Center

4095 Ironbound Road

Open 8 am to 5 pm

If you live in the City of Williamsburg:

Williamsburg Municipal Building

401 Lafayette Street

Open 8 am to 4:30 pm

Last Saturdays of voting — July 25 and Aug. 1

Aug. 1 voting ONLY — 8 am to 5 pm

If you live in York County:

Washington Square Registrar’s office

5322 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Yorktown, VA 23692

Victory Village Registrar’s office

6614 Mooretown Rd Suite A

Williamsburg, VA 23188

Both locations open 8:30 am to 5 pm

Last two Saturdays before elections: 9 am to 5 pm

If you live in the City of Poquoson:

Registrar’s Office

City Hall Building

500 City Hall Ave.

Poquoson, VA 23662

Open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Last two Saturdays before elections: 9 am to 5 pm

Bring your ID to vote, but a photo ID is not required. For a detailed list of acceptable forms of identification, click here. If you do not have identification, you can still vote (though it will take longer) by signing an ID Confirmation Statement or by voting a provisional ballot and providing ID later.

Absentee Voting by Mail

Apply to vote absentee by mail online or call your voter registrar to request a form by mail, fax, or email. Paper forms can be returned to your local Registrar (see below for locations). Your request for an absentee ballot by mail is must be received by your registrar’s office by 5 pm on Friday, July 24.

When you receive your ballot, carefully follow the instructions to vote it. You must sign the inner envelope.

If you mailed your completed absentee ballot, you can track its delivery here.

You can drop off your absentee ballot in person at your early voting center or registrar’s office during open hours through Election Day, Aug. 4. On Election Day, you can drop off your absentee ballot from 6 am to 7 pm at any polling location in the county or city where you are registered.

Voting in person on Election Day

Polls are open from 6 am to 7 pm on Primary Election Day Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Click here to find your polling location.

Bring your ID to vote, but photo ID is not required. For a detailed list of acceptable forms of identification, click here. If you do not have identification, you can still vote (though it will take longer) by signing an ID Confirmation Statement or by voting a provisional ballot and providing ID later.

Drive up voting is available to disabled/handicapped voters.

You may register and vote the same day, but you will vote a provisional ballot that will be counted once your registration info is verified.

Need a ride or any other help related to voting? Call our hotline at (833) 757-3367 or email democrats@historictriangledems.com