Elections

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September 9, 2025 Special Election

Election Day

  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025
    • Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Make sure to go to your designated polling location on Election Day. Find out where to go using the Polling Place Lookup tool.

Vote Early In-Person

  • Dates:
    • Begins July 25 and ends on Saturday, September 6, 2025
  • Regular Early Voting Hours:
    • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
    • Fairfax City Hall is open for early voting on two Saturdays, August 30 and September 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Where to go:
    • Fairfax City residents may vote early at Fairfax City Hall, located at 10455 Armstrong St Fairfax, VA 22030
NOTE: Fairfax County residents must go to a Fairfax County early voting satellite location or to the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Pkwy Ste 323 Fairfax, VA 22035. Learn more.

Voters Voting By-Mail

  • The deadline to request a by-mail ballot is Friday, August 29, 2025
    • Applications must be received by our office by 5 p.m.
  • There are two ways to return your voted by-mail ballot:
    • By mail, using the provided pre-paid return envelope.
    • In person at Fairfax City Hall or to a drop box. Our secure 24-hour ballot drop box is located by the Atrium entrance closest to George Mason Blvd. On Election Day, all voting precincts will also have a drop box to return your by-mail ballot. Please return in the envelope provided.
  • If you return your voted ballot by mail, it must be post marked on or before election day and received by 12 p.m. the Friday after the election.
NOTE: If you have requested and received a by-mail ballot but wish to vote in person on machine instead, make sure to bring your unvoted by-mail ballot with you.

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