Virginia Department of Elections
Coverage of Virginia Department of Elections in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia primary voters pick Mizusawa to face Warner, finalize key US House races
Virginia primary voters selected Bert Mizusawa as the Republican nominee to challenge U.S. Senator Mark Warner in the Senate race and finalized key U.S. House primary contests. Decisive outcomes were reported in the 1st, 2nd, and 5th Congressional Districts, with notable candidates advancing.
- LIVE COVERAGE: Virginia Primary Day 2026
Virginia voters participated in primary elections on August 4, 2026, focusing on races including a GOP challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and key congressional districts. Polls operated from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with resources available through the Virginia Department of Elections for voter registration and polling place checks.
- Some former felons, eligible to vote this summer, are in registration limbo
A pending constitutional amendment in Virginia aims to automatically restore voting rights to individuals with felony convictions who have served their sentences. However, thousands of people who should never have lost voting rights remain in registration limbo for the summer congressional primaries due to unclear guidance from the Department of Elections.
- Virginia voter guide: Parties nominate candidates for Congress, local offices ahead of 2026 midterms
Virginia voters are participating in an August primary to nominate candidates for congressional seats and local offices ahead of the 2026 midterms. The primary was delayed from its usual June date due to a Democratic push to redraw congressional maps, which was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court. The 2021 map boundaries will be used for the August primary.
- RNC takes Virginia to court, blasts ‘nonresident voting’ loophole in election fight
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is suing Virginia over its allowance of non-residents to vote based on their parents' last residence, arguing it violates state law. The lawsuit targets a loophole permitting overseas voters and children of former residents to participate, with the RNC seeking to enforce residency requirements ahead of midterms.
- RNC takes Virginia to court, blasts ‘nonresident voting’ loophole in election fight
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is suing Virginia over its allowance of nonresidents to vote based on their parents' last residence, claiming it violates state law. The lawsuit targets a loophole enabling overseas voters and children of former residents to participate, with the RNC seeking to enforce residency requirements ahead of midterms.