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Virginia’s Final Week of Early Voting Sees Surge Ahead of Nov. 4 Elections

High early turnout underscores a governor’s race viewed as a national bellwether for party strength.

Overview

  • Early in-person voting continues through Saturday, Nov. 1, with local registrar offices closing early voting at 5 p.m.
  • The Virginia Public Access Project reports more than 971,000 early ballots cast as of Oct. 26, outpacing roughly 676,000 at the same point in 2021.
  • The governor’s race features Democrat Abigail Spanberger against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, ensuring the state will elect a woman as governor for the first time.
  • All 100 House of Delegates seats are on the ballot, with control in play as Democrats head into November with a 51–49 majority.
  • Mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day on Nov. 4 and received by noon on Nov. 7 to be counted.