Virginia voters head to polls for Senate, House and three amendments
The gist
Virginia voters are casting ballots for U.S. Senate and House seats and deciding three constitutional amendments.
The state's new court-approved congressional map, passed in April, shapes the House races.
How it unfolded
- Apr 21, 2026Virginia voters approved a temporary constitutional amendment allowing Democrats, who control state government, to draw new congressional districts and add as many as four Democratic-leaning House seats.
- Sep 18, 2026Early voting opens at local voter registration offices throughout Virginia.
- Oct 16, 2026Nearly 48,000 ballots had already been cast in one race.