Election Calendar

2026 Election Schedule

Candidate Filing Deadlines

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January 13, 2026, Special Election

Early Voting Period

• Saturday, Jan. 3 - Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
• Fairfax City Hall is open daily (excluding Sunday, January 4) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for early in-person voting.
• No appointment is required.

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Deadline to Apply for a By-Mail Ballot

• Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
• Applications must be received by our office by 5 p.m.
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Deadline to Register or Update Registration Information

• Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
• Applications must be received by 5 p.m. for in-person registrations or by 11:59 p.m. for online registrations.
• Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by the deadline.

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Election Day

• Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
• Polls will be open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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