Wittman Rallies Henrico Voters Before Election Day
Rep. Rob Wittman held a final campaign event in Henrico County with Speaker Mike Johnson and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin ahead of Tuesday's vote.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, who has represented Virginia's 1st congressional district for 19 years, held a final campaign event in Henrico County on Monday, November 2, 2026. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Glenn Youngkin appeared with him, and Johnson urged attendees to vote at the polls.
Why it matters
The event marks one of Wittman's last public appearances before Virginia polls open for Election Day, a closing push that can shape turnout in a competitive statewide contest. Virginia's 1st district is a key part of the state's congressional map, making the final days of campaigning relevant to voters across the Commonwealth.
Virginia polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and Wittman has held Virginia's 1st congressional seat for 19 years. The source does not report crowd size or the specific issues raised at the rally.
The players
Rob Wittman
Rob Wittman is a Republican U.S. Representative who has represented Virginia's 1st congressional district for 19 years.
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson is the Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives who campaigned alongside Wittman.
Glenn Youngkin
Glenn Youngkin is a former Republican governor of Virginia who appeared with Wittman at the event.
The details
Wittman's final campaign event took place in Henrico County, where Speaker Mike Johnson and Glenn Youngkin joined him on stage. Johnson urged people to vote at the polls at the close of the rally, one of the last opportunities for campaign outreach before voting begins.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Wittman holds final campaign event in Henrico County.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day; Virginia polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Political Context
The campaign event falls in the final stretch before Virginia's Election Day polling window of 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Opponents and voters weighing the race will judge the closing message against that fixed voting period.
Voters planning to cast a ballot in Virginia must do so between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The final campaign rally signals the last window for candidate outreach before those polls open.
The takeaway
Voters in Virginia's 1st district have a fixed window to act on Election Day, and late campaign events like this one often mark the final chance to hear candidates in person. Checking polling locations ahead of Tuesday can prevent last-minute confusion.
What happens next
Virginia polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when voters will decide the race.
Further reading
For more on the state's contests, see Elections coverage across Virginia.
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