Important Information for Early Voting and Election Day in City of Williamsburg
Important Information for Early Voting (began Friday, March 6, 2026) and April 21, 2026 Special Election
Important Information for Early Voting and Election Day
April 21, 2026 Special Election
Notice: The state of Virginia, including City of Williamsburg, is having a special election that will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 with Early Voting beginning on Friday, March 6, 2026. The ballot will consist only of a single proposed amendment that voters may vote “Yes” or “No” on.
Early Voting
Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 17.
The office will also be open two Saturdays: April 11 and 18 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Municipal Building at 401 Lafayette St.
City of Williamsburg voters can cast their ballots at the Voter Registrar’s Office, located in the Municipal Building at 401 Lafayette St.
Election Day Voting
Polls will be open for the Special Election from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21
Voting does not take place at the Municipal Building on April 21. Instead, voters cast their ballots at their designated polling place. To see a precinct map for polling locations on Election Day, visit williamsburgva.gov/vote.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots can be requested through the Virginia Department of Elections website or by calling 757-220-6157. They can be returned to a dropbox outside the front doors of the Municipal Building or through the mail; postage is prepaid. The last day to request an absentee ballot for the Special Election is Friday, April 10, 2026.
Ballot Question
Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census? More information on the proposed amendment can be found on the Virginia Department of Elections website by clicking this link: Virginia Dept. of Elections: Proposed Amendment for April 2026 Special Election
To register to vote, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website or contact City of Williamsburg Director of Elections Tina Reitzel at 757-220-6157 or treitzel@williamsburgva.gov.
If you live in the James City County here is a post on voting in the City.
If you live in York County here is their election page
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