Early voting schedule, locations and ballot highlights for Alexandria
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Friday, Sept. 18, at the Alexandria Office of Voter Registration and Elections, city officials announced. The ballot will include competitive federal races and three proposed state constitutional amendments that have drawn significant public attention.
Voters in Alexandria will see the U.S. Senate contest for Sen. Mark Warner’s (D‑Va.) seat and the 8th Congressional District race for Rep. Don Beyer (D‑8). Beyer, a six-term incumbent first elected in 2014, is seeking a seventh term on the ballot against Republican Tony Sabio, Libertarian Shelly Arnoldi and independent Tim Sharman. Warner, who is pursuing a fourth term, faces a challenge from Republican Bert Mizusawa, a retired Army major general.
The statewide ballot also contains three constitutional amendment questions dealing with reproductive rights, same‑sex marriage and voting eligibility for people with past felony convictions. The outcome will shape how those issues are settled at the state constitutional level going forward.
"Voter ID is required to vote in person, or voters can sign an ID statement affirming their identity."
The Office of Voter Registration and Elections is located at 132 N. Royal Street, Suite 100. Early voting there runs from Friday, Sept. 18 through 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with a variety of extended and weekend hours later in October to accommodate voters.
- Primary early site: Office of Voter Registration & Elections, 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100
- Secondary site: Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke Street (limited dates in October)
- Early in-person voting runs Sept. 18–Oct. 31 at the primary site; selected October dates at Beatley Library
- ID required to vote in person or a signed ID statement may be used
Hours and weekend/extended dates
To help residents plan their visit, the city provided specific dates and hours for both early voting locations. The schedule increases availability in the final two weeks before Election Day.
| Location | Notable early dates | Regular/extended hours |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Voter Registration & Elections 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100 |
Opens Sept. 18; Closed Oct. 12 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Oct. 18 Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Oct. 24 Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Oct. 25 Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Oct. 26–29 Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; Oct. 31 Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library 5005 Duke St. |
Oct. 18, 23–31 (select dates) | Oct. 18 Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Oct. 23 Fri 1 p.m.–5 p.m.; Oct. 24 Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Oct. 25 Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Oct. 26–29 Mon–Thu 1 p.m.–7 p.m.; Oct. 30 Fri 1 p.m.–5 p.m.; Oct. 31 Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Voters who are not already on the permanent absentee list may request a mail‑in ballot. City elections staff encourage residents to plan ahead: ordering a mail ballot, confirming registration, and scheduling in‑person voting during available hours to avoid delays as Election Day approaches.
Local consequences and context
Alexandria’s early voting window gives residents more opportunities to cast ballots before the national Election Day. The federal contests on the ballot will influence party control of Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term, affecting legislation and federal appointments. Locally, turnout during early voting periods can shape how campaigns allocate resources and engage neighborhoods in the city.
City election officials reiterated the ID requirement for in‑person voting and noted that voters who lack accepted photo identification can complete a signed ID statement at the polling place.
For more information on participating locations, hours, and procedures — and to confirm requirements for mail ballots or ID — Alexandria voters should consult the Office of Voter Registration and Elections.
