Early Voting Begins Sept. 18 for November Election
TL;DR: Early voting for Chesterfield County's November 3 general election begins September 18, with expanded voting windows and multiple locations.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County voters
- What: Early voting for November 3, 2026 general election
- When: September 18 through October 31, 2026
- Where: Central Library and five satellite library branches in Chesterfield County
The story
Early voting for Chesterfield County's November 3 general election opens Friday, September 18 and continues through Saturday, October 31. The Central Library at 7051 Lucy Corr Boulevard will serve as the primary voting location, with hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (October 18 and 25), and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (October 24 and 31).
Five additional library branches—Clover Hill, Ettrick-Matoaca, LaPrade, Meadowdale, and North Courthouse Road—open for early voting October 18, with hours Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chesterfield voters will face a broad ballot that includes U.S. Senate and House races, local supervisor and school board seats, three state constitutional amendments on reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights, and a local referendum on school funding. The "1 For Schools" measure would authorize a 1 percent local sales tax to generate an estimated 65 to 70 million dollars annually for school construction and renovation, with funds directed toward replacing or expanding six schools and addressing systemwide facility maintenance.
County officials encourage voters to verify their registration and review their ballot in advance. Voters can check registration status and polling place information through Virginia's Department of Elections Citizen Portal or by contacting the Voter Registrar at 804-748-1471 or chesterfield.gov/registrar. The voter registration deadline is Friday, October 23. Secure mail ballot drop boxes are available at all voting locations and the General Registrar's office at 9848 Lori Road through November 2.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Voter Registrar: Administers voter registration and election procedures
- Chesterfield County Electoral Board: Oversees election administration
Key dates
- 2026-09-18: Early voting begins
- 2026-10-18: Satellite library branches open for early voting
- 2026-10-23: Voter registration deadline
- 2026-10-31: Early voting ends
- 2026-11-03: General election day
Why it matters: The expanded early voting window gives Chesterfield residents more flexibility to participate in an election that includes significant local and statewide decisions, including school infrastructure funding and constitutional amendments.
Places
- Central Library
- Clover Hill Library
- Ettrick-Matoaca Library
- LaPrade Library
- Meadowdale Library
- North Courthouse Road Library
Development timeline
- 2026-09-18Early voting begins: Central Library opens for early voting at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays [source]
- 2026-10-18Satellite voting locations open: Five library branches begin early voting operations [source]
- 2026-10-23Voter registration deadline: Final day to register to vote for November 3 election [source]
- 2026-10-31Early voting ends: Last day to cast a ballot before Election Day [source]
- 2026-11-03General election day: Election Day for federal, state, and local races plus constitutional amendments and school funding referendum [source]
Related links
- Chesterfield County Voter Registrar
- 1 For Schools Referendum
- Virginia Department of Elections
- Virginia Voter Portal
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Sources
- Chesterfield County Civic Alert: Early Voting Begins Sept. 18 for November Election
- 1 For Schools Referendum
- Virginia Department of Elections: November 2026 Proposed Constitutional Amendments