Chesterfield voters: mark deadlines for midterm elections

TL;DR: Chesterfield County voters have until Friday, October 23 to register and request absentee ballots for the November 3 election.

The story

Chesterfield County voters must meet several deadlines to participate in the November 3 general and special elections.

The final deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information is Friday, October 23. Voters who miss this deadline may still register and vote provisionally during early voting or on Election Day.

The same date, Friday, October 23 at 5 p.m., marks the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail. Completed ballots can be mailed back, deposited in secure ballot boxes, or delivered in person to the General Registrar's office. Ballots sent by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the registrar by noon on the third day following the election.

In-person early voting is available through Saturday, October 31 at Central Library and satellite voting locations throughout the county. County residents can cast ballots in person at these locations without providing a reason for voting early.

Election Day voting takes place on Tuesday, November 3.

Key players

• Chesterfield County General Registrar: Administers voter registration and ballot requests

Key dates

• 2026-10-23: Deadline to register to vote and request absentee ballots by mail
• 2026-10-31: Final day of in-person early voting
• 2026-11-03: General and special election day

Why it matters: Missing the October 23 registration or absentee ballot deadlines could prevent residents from voting in the November election. Planning ahead ensures county voters can participate in choosing local and statewide leadership.

Places

• Central Library

Related links

• Chesterfield County Election Deadlines
• Voting and Registering to Vote
• General Registrar

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Sources

• Chesterfield County Reminds Voters of Upcoming Deadlines for Nov. 3 Election