Alexandria Voters Head to Polls Nov. 3
Residents will cast ballots in congressional races and three Virginia constitutional amendments on Election Day, November 3, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
Live Poll
Do you support Virginia's constitutional amendments on reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and felon voting?
Alexandria voters will cast ballots on November 3, 2026, in congressional races and three Virginia constitutional amendments covering reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and voting rights for former felons. Polling places are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and an accepted form of ID is required to vote.
Why it matters
The ballot includes U.S. Senate and House contests as well as statewide constitutional amendments that will shape Virginia law. Several Alexandria polling places have moved, so voters need to confirm their assigned location before Election Day.
As of the latest count, 26,499 people had voted early in person and 7,911 mail-in ballots had been returned. Voters without an accepted ID can sign an ID confirmation statement to cast a provisional ballot, but final turnout remains unknown until polls close.
The players
Mark Warner
Mark Warner is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator from Virginia seeking re-election in the 2026 race.
Don Beyer
Don Beyer is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th Congressional District, which includes Alexandria.
The details
Voters must go to their assigned polling place on Election Day, and several precincts have relocated, including Blessed Sacrament to North Quaker, The View to Hope Way, City Hall to Lyles Crouch School, and George Mason School to Trinity Church. Mail-in ballots can be returned by mail, at polling place drop boxes until 7 p.m. Tuesday, or at the secure 24/7 drop box in front of the Office of Voter Registration and Elections until 7 p.m.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Voter registration deadline; same-day registration remains available through Election Day.
October 31, 2026: In-person early voting ends.
November 3, 2026: Election Day, with polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
November 6, 2026: Deadline for postmarked mail-in ballots to be received.
Following weeks: Local and state electoral boards certify results.
Seasonal Patterns
The 8th Congressional District is expected to remain strongly Democratic, while Democrats target the 1st, 2nd, and 5th Districts and the 7th District is considered competitive. The 10th District leans Democratic, placing Northern Virginia at the center of the 2026 House map.
Voters without an accepted ID can sign an ID confirmation statement to cast a provisional ballot on Election Day. Same-day registration is available through Election Day, so residents who missed the October 23 deadline can still vote.
The takeaway
Check your assigned polling place before Election Day, since several Alexandria precincts have moved, and bring an accepted form of ID to avoid needing a provisional ballot.
What happens next
Local and state electoral boards will certify results in the weeks following the November 3 election, and mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day must be received by November 6.
Further reading
For more on the candidates and races, see Elections coverage for Alexandria.
Live Poll
Do you support Virginia's constitutional amendments on reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and felon voting?
