Richmond and Virginia voters can cast ballots early for the 2025 elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and all 100 members of the House of Delegates, as well as a variety of local offices. Early voting allows residents to vote in person before Election Day and can help reduce wait times at polling places.

In-person early voting continues through Saturday, Nov. 1. Locations will generally be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting locations vary by jurisdiction, and voters may only vote early in the locality where they are registered. In Richmond, voters can visit the Office of Elections at 2134 W. Laburnum Ave., City Hall at 900 E. Broad St., or the Hickory Hill Community Center at 3000 E. Belt Blvd. Henrico County locations include the Western Government Center at 4305 E. Parham Road, the Eastern Government Center at 3820 Nine Mile Road, and the Varina Library at 1875 New Market Road. Chesterfield County voters may use the Central Library at 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd.

Curbside voting is available for voters with disabilities and those over 65. Voters should bring an acceptable form of ID. For more information on locations, hours and ballot drop boxes, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website. 

Voters who requested a ballot by mail have several options to return it: by mail, in person at the general registrar’s office, or in person at an early voting location or official ballot drop box. All absentee ballots must either be returned in person or postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 4, to be counted. Mailed ballots must be received by the general registrar’s office before noon Friday, Nov. 7. The U.S. Postal Service advises voters to take ballots inside a post office and request a postmark to guarantee timely delivery. Voters living abroad are encouraged to use a commercial delivery service or deliver ballots to a U.S. embassy or consulate. Voters can check the status of a mailed ballot through the Department of Elections’ Citizen Portal. 

Polls will be open Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line before 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Voters should be prepared to present ID at the polling place. Same-day registration is available. Voters registering at the polls will cast a provisional ballot and election officials will provide information about when and where the local electoral board will review the ballot. Voters are notified in writing if a provisional ballot is not counted. 

Results will begin populating on the Virginia Department of Elections results page as local registrars enter them. For more information on locations, hours, registration and deadlines, visit elections.virginia.gov.