Register to Vote by October 23 for November Election
TL;DR: Chesterfield County residents have until October 23 to register to vote for the November 3 general and special election.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County voters
- What: Voter registration deadline for November election
- When: October 23, 2026 (deadline); November 3, 2026 (election day)
- Where: Chesterfield County, Virginia
The story
Chesterfield County voters must register to vote by Friday, October 23, 2026, to participate in the November 3 general and special election, according to the county's registrar's office.
Registration can be completed online through the Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal, by mail, or in person at the General Registrar's Office at 9848 Lori Road, Chesterfield, which is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information and registration options, residents can visit chesterfield.gov/registrar.
The October 23 deadline also applies to voters who wish to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to them; requests must be received by the registrar's office by 5 p.m. that day. Voters who miss the registration deadline may still register and vote using a provisional ballot in person through Election Day, November 3.
Early in-person voting is available through October 31, 2026, and polls on Election Day will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Key players
- Missy Vera: General Registrar and Director of Elections, Chesterfield County
- Chesterfield County General Registrar's Office: Administers voter registration and elections
Key dates
- 2026-10-23: Voter registration deadline and absentee ballot request deadline
- 2026-10-31: Last day of early in-person voting
- 2026-11-03: Election Day
Why it matters: Missing the voter registration deadline could complicate voting in the November election unless voters use the provisional ballot option. Registering early ensures Chesterfield residents can participate in federal, state, and local races scheduled for November 3.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-09-18Early voting begins: Early in-person voting opens in Chesterfield County for the November 3 election [source]
- 2026-10-23Voter registration and absentee ballot deadline: Final day to register to vote and request absentee ballots for the November 3 election [source]
- 2026-10-31Early voting ends: Last day of in-person early voting for the November 3 election [source]
- 2026-11-03Election Day: General and special election; polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. [source]
Related links
- Chesterfield County General Registrar
- Voting and Registering to Vote
- Virginia Department of Elections Citizen Portal
Read the original at Chesterfield County (YouTube) →
Sources
- Last Day to Register to Vote and/or to Apply for an Absentee Ballot is Oct. 24 - Chesterfield County, VA
- Chesterfield Early Voting Begins Sept. 18 for the Nov. 3 Election
- General Registrar - Chesterfield County
- Voting and Registering to Vote
- Upcoming Elections - Virginia Department of Elections
- November 3, 2026 WAVY Voter Guide