Our next election is August 4:
Midterm Primary Election
Cast your ballot to determine the Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives.
VA CD1 is identified as a battleground district by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Seven Democrats are competing to be the candidate facing Wittman in the November election. Look below to see a list of candidates with links to their websites.
REGISTER OR UPDATE registration by July 24, 2026 to vote in the election.
- To register to vote, visit the Registrar's office at 10604 Buckley Hall Rd from Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. You can also register online at http://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/.
- For more information, call Mathews General Registrar at (804) 725-3200.
- Verify voter registration and make changes to residence/mailing address here.
Candidates
Democratic candidates vying to face Wittman in the November midterm election
These are the candidates running to face incumbent Rob Wittman in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives in VA CD1.
You may vote early until August 1
or on
Election Day, August 4
You may vote early until August 1
or on
Election Day, August 4
Salaam Bhatti
Tim Cywinski
Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs
Jason Knapp
Ericka Kopp
Shannon Taylor
Mel Tull
Early Voting for the Primary
Mathews General Registrar's Office, Liberty Square Complex,
10604 Buckley Hall Road
June 18 - August 1
10604 Buckley Hall Road
June 18 - August 1
Monday through Friday, June 18 - July 31, 2026
8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
Sunday, July 19, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm
Saturday, July 25, 2026
8:00 a.m- 4:00 p.m
Sunday, July 26, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
9:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m
Absentee Voting by Mail for the Election
Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is July 24, 2026.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.
Click here for information and to request an absentee ballot
Restoration of Voting Rights
In Virginia, an individual convicted of a felony and no longer incarcerated is eligible to apply to have his/her voting rights restored by the Governor.
Click the link below to get information about the restoration of rights process and to apply to have your voting restored.
Click the link below to get information about the restoration of rights process and to apply to have your voting restored.
What to Know When You Vote in Virginia
Acceptable forms of Voter Identification
Voter confirmation documents
Virginia DMV-issued driver's license or ID card (current or expired)
U.S. passport (valid)
Employer-issued photo ID (valid)
Student ID issued by Virginia college/university/high school (valid)
Student photo ID issued by U.S. college/university (valid)
Other U.S. or Virginia government issued ID
U.S. Military ID (valid)
Virginia Voter Photo ID Card
Original Copy of any current utility bill, bank statement, government check, pay check, or other government documents with your name and address (within the past 12 months)
Virginia DMV-issued driver's license or ID card (current or expired)
U.S. passport (valid)
Employer-issued photo ID (valid)
Student ID issued by Virginia college/university/high school (valid)
Student photo ID issued by U.S. college/university (valid)
Other U.S. or Virginia government issued ID
U.S. Military ID (valid)
Virginia Voter Photo ID Card
Original Copy of any current utility bill, bank statement, government check, pay check, or other government documents with your name and address (within the past 12 months)
Know Your Rights
Ask for a new ballot if you want to change your vote before you cast it
Vote a provisional ballot if your name doesn't appear on the voter list or you forgot to bring an acceptable ID (and don't want to sign an ID confirmation statement)
Vote if you are in line by 7 pm on Election Day when the polls close.
Vote a provisional ballot if your name doesn't appear on the voter list or you forgot to bring an acceptable ID (and don't want to sign an ID confirmation statement)
Vote if you are in line by 7 pm on Election Day when the polls close.
Accessible Voting
If you are 65 or over, or have a disability, you may vote from your vehicle. Look for the curbside voting instructions on how to alert staff you would like assistance at your precinct on election day or at early voting locations
You may bring someone with you who can assist you with voting
You can get help reading or writing from an election officer or from your own assistant
If you are blind, have low vision, or have impaired manual dexterity, you may vote an absentee ballot using an electronic ballot marking tool.
You may bring someone with you who can assist you with voting
You can get help reading or writing from an election officer or from your own assistant
If you are blind, have low vision, or have impaired manual dexterity, you may vote an absentee ballot using an electronic ballot marking tool.