April 21, 2026 – Special Election (Statewide Constitutional Amendment) - Updated 03/11/26

A Special Election will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for a proposed statewide constitutional amendment.

Eligible voters are encouraged to review the amendment and be aware of the following deadlines:

Key Dates

• March 6 – April 18, 2026 – Early voting period

• April 10, 2026 – Deadline to apply for a ballot by mail (request must be received by 5:00 p.m.)

• April 12, 2026 - Sunday Voting 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

• April 14, 2026 – Voter registration deadline

Early voting begins March 6 at the Office of Elections. Early voting at City Hall and Hickory Hill locations begins April 6.

Additional details, including voting hours and drop box locations, are available in the special election notice below.

Download the Special Election Notice (PDF)

Download the Official Full Explanation (PDF)

Questions? Call us: (804) 646-5950

Important Voting Location Updates for the April 21, 2026 Special Election

The Richmond Office of Elections would like to inform voters of the following polling place updates for the April 21, 2026 Special Election:

• Precinct 307 voters will vote at Precinct 302 (MAPS Global) polling location for this election.

• Precinct 206 voters will vote at Precinct 214 (University Student Commons) polling location for this election.

These changes apply only to the April 21, 2026 Special Election.

Voters are encouraged to confirm their voter registration and polling location by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website or by contacting the Richmond Office of Elections.

Notices posted in the newspaper are below: