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Early voting kicks off in Virginia

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Newest development Sep 18, 2026 · 4 reportsEarly voting kicks off in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The polls are officially open in Virginia for the midterm elections, as early, in-person voting began in the Commonwealth Friday. The races you'll see on your ballot will be different depending on where you live, but one everyone will see is between incumbent Democrat Ma…

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    Early voting kicks off in Virginia

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  1. WFXR Roanoke

    Early voting starts Friday for Virginia midterms (opens WFXR Roanoke)

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    (WFXR)- The early voting period in Virginia for the upcoming midterm elections begins Friday, September 19. It will continue until Saturday, October 31. Senator Mark Warner is running for his fourth term against Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa, a retired Army general who secured his place on the…

  2. WRIC Richmond

    Early voting starts on Friday for Virginia voters (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    Early voting for Virginia's 2026 general election starts on Friday for voters across the commonwealth.

  3. WAVY Norfolk

    Early voting begins for November general election (opens WAVY Norfolk)

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    RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Early voting has officially began for the Nov. 3 general election. Early in-person voting will continue through Saturday, Oct. 31, and is available in every Virginia locality, with the state's official 45-day early voting period beginning Saturday, Sept. 19.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    Virginia early voting begins Friday: What to know (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    The much‑awaited midterm elections get underway Friday in Virginia, with statewide races for the House and Senate that could determine the balance of power in Congress. FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick reports the signs are up, the ballot drop boxes are out, and in the City of Alexandria, the doors open at 8…

  5. Al Jazeera

    Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Virginia leads the way for in-person voting, reflecting a nationwide trend towards casting ballots before Election Day.

  6. DC News Now

    Early voting begins in Virginia with 'busier' polling sites (opens DC News Now)

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    Virginia voters are heading to the polls for the first day of early in-person voting ahead of the November midterm elections.

  7. WFXR Roanoke

    Early voting for midterm elections begins in Virginia (opens WFXR Roanoke)

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    (WFXR) - Early voting is now open for the midterm elections here in Virginia. Some local voters wasted no time getting to the polls to cast their ballots on Friday. "I think (Friday), being out on the first day of voting, it's exciting to get out to be able to cast that vote for who [...]

  8. WAVY Norfolk

    Early voting kicks off in Virginia (opens WAVY Norfolk)

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    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The polls are officially open in Virginia for the midterm elections, as early, in-person voting began in the Commonwealth Friday. The races you'll see on your ballot will be different depending on where you live, but one everyone will see is between incumbent Democrat Ma…

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