Nelson County, Virginia Elections

Election Calendar

Primary Election

Primary Elections if called will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

General Election

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

EventDate
Absentee ballots for the general election begin mailingFriday, September 19, 2025
First day of in-person early voting at the Registrar’s OfficeFriday, September 19, 2025
Deadline to register to vote, or update and existing registration
 (Voters may register after this date, through Election Day, and vote using a provisional ballot).
Friday, October 24, 2025
Deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to youFriday, October 24, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Voter registration offices open on Saturdays for early votingSaturday, October 25, 2025
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Last day of in-person early voting at the Registrar’s Office Saturday, November 1, 2025
5:00 p.m. deadline
November General ElectionTuesday, November 4, 2025
Polls open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Voter registration re-opensWednesday, November 5, 2025
Canvass of General Election beginsWednesday, November 5, 2025
Deadline to Certify ElectionFriday, November 14, 2025