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2026 Election Schedule
Candidate Filing Deadlines
April 2, 2026.
Primary candidates for U.S. Senate and local offices must file by 5 p.m.
May 26, 2026.
Primary candidates for U.S. House of Representatives must file by 5 p.m.
June 16, 2026.
Non-primary and independent candidates for U.S. Senate and local offices must file by 7 p.m.
Aug. 4, 2026.
Non-primary and independent candidates for U.S. House of Representatives must file by 7 p.m.
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April 21, 2026, Special Election
Early Voting Period
Friday, March 6 - Saturday, April 18, 2026
Fairfax City Hall opens from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F, for early in-person voting.
Fairfax City Hall opens on two Saturdays, April 11 and April 18, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointment is required. Please bring an
acceptable form of ID
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Deadline to Apply for a By-Mail Ballot
Friday, April 10, 2026
Applications must be received by 5 p.m.
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Deadline to Register or Update Registration Information
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. for in-person 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, April 21, 2026
Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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August 4, 2026, Primary Election
Early Voting Period
Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 (excluding holidays)
Fairfax City Hall opens from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F, for early in-person voting.
Fairfax City Hall opens on two Saturdays, July 25 and August 1, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointment is required. Please bring an
acceptable form of ID
.
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Deadline to Apply for a By-Mail Ballot
Friday, July 24, 2026
Applications must be received by 5 p.m.
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Deadline to Register or Update Registration Information
Friday, July 24, 2026
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. for in-person 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, Aug. 4, 2026
Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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November 3, 2026, General and Special Election
Early Voting Period
Friday, Sept. 18 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Fairfax City Hall opens from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F, for early in-person voting.
Fairfax City Hall opens on two Saturdays, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No appointment is required. Please bring an
acceptable form of ID
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Deadline to Apply for a By-Mail Ballot
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Applications must be received by 5 p.m.
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Deadline to Register or Update Registration Information
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. for in-person 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, Nov. 3, 2026
Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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