Nov 4, 2026: General Election
You will be able to cast a ballot for:
- U.S. House of Representatives (VA CD1): incumbent Rob Wittman, R.
- U.S. Senate: incumbent Mark Warner, D
- 3 referenda to pass amendments to the VA constitution (see below for more information)
VA CD1 is identified as a battleground district by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
REGISTER OR UPDATE registration by October 23, 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.
Democratic Candidates
U.S. Sentate
Incumbent Mark Warner is the Democratic Candidate in the race for U.S. Senate.
Warner was first elected in November, 2008 and has served 3 consecutive terms.
Click here to learn more about Mark Warner
Constitutional Referenda
There are 3 proposed amendments to the VA state constitution on the ballot in November.
Ballot Question 1: A Woman's Right to Choose
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses, and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient's health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive?
Ballot Question 2: Same-Sex Marriage
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) remove the ban on same-sex marriage; (ii) affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender, or race; and (iii) require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally under the law?
Ballot Question 3: the Right to Vote
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended (i) to provide for the fundamental right to vote in the Commonwealth, (ii) to revise the qualifications of voters so that a person convicted of a felony is not entitled to vote during his period of incarceration but is automatically invested with the right to vote upon release from incarceration, and (iii) to update the existing prohibition on voting by persons found to be mentally incompetent to instead apply to persons who have been found to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting?
Local Referendum
Local Referendum: 1% Sales Tax
Shall Mathews County enact a 1% local retail sales tax which shall expire upon repayment of all bonds or loans issued for the construction or renovation of schools, or, in the alternative, for capital projects not funded by bonds or loans, the tax shall expire no later than July 1, 2046, in order to provide funds for capital projects for the construction and renovation of Mathews Public Schools?
Early Voting for the Primary
Mathews General Registrar's Office, Liberty Square Complex
10604 Buckley Hall Road
September 18 - October 31
10604 Buckley Hall Road
September 18 - October 31
Monday through Friday, September 18 - October 30, 2026
8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
Sunday, October 18, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:00 a.m- 4:00 p.m
Sunday, October 25, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 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 October 23, 2026.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.
Click here for information and to request an absentee ballot
Restoration of Voting Rights: Current VA Law
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.