Election Information

 

There will be a special election conducted on January 6th, 2026 in Virginia's 15th Senate District to replace State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, who will be assuming the office of Lt. Governor. Below are some details from the Virginia Department of Elections. You may find these details directly below at the link:

Important Dates

Deadline Date
Deadline to register to vote/Update registration 12/30/2025
Early in-person voting 12/27/2025 through 1/3/2026
Apply for ballot to be mailed to you through 12/29/2025

Writ of Special Election - Senate of Virginia District 15

 

Register to vote or update an existing registration:

  • Through Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

  • Register to vote or update an existing registration online using the Citizen Portal.

  • Voters may register and vote using a provisional ballot In-Person after December 30, 2025 through Election Day.

  • Contact your local registrar’s office for more information. 

Early, in-person voting period:

  • Saturday, December 27, 2025 through 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026.

  • Contact your local registrar’s office for all early voting and satellite location information.

  • Voter registration offices will be open for early voting on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Apply for a ballot to be mailed to you:

  • Through 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025. 

  • Your request must be received by your local registrar's office by 5:00 p.m.

  • Apply for an absentee ballot online using the Citizen Portal.

See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists.