Our next election is April 21:
Redistricting Referendum
Virginia voters will cast ballots to approve a proposed Constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to change statewide electoral districts.
Watch this page for more information about the referendum and this important election.
Watch this page for more information about the referendum and this important election.
REGISTER OR UPDATE registration by April 10, 2026 to vote in the election.
- To register to vote, visit the Registrar's office at 10604 Buckley Hall Rd from Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. You can also register online at http://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/.
- For more information, call Mathews General Registrar at (804) 725-3200.
- Verify voter registration and make changes to residence/mailing address here.
Early Voting for the Referendum
Mathews General Registrar's Office, Liberty Square Complex,
10604 Buckley Hall Road
March 6 - April 18
10604 Buckley Hall Road
March 6 - April 18
Monday through Friday, March 6 - April 18
8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.mSaturday, April 11, 2026
8:00 a.m- 4:00 p.mSaturday, April 18, 2026
9:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m
Absentee Voting by Mail for the Election
Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is April 10, 2026.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.
Click here for information and to request an absentee ballot
Restoration of Voting Rights
In Virginia, an individual convicted of a felony and no longer incarcerated is eligible to apply to have his/her voting rights restored by the Governor.
Click the link below to get information about the restoration of rights process and to apply to have your voting restored.
Click the link below to get information about the restoration of rights process and to apply to have your voting restored.
What to Know When You Vote in Virginia
Acceptable forms of Voter Identification
Voter confirmation documents
Virginia DMV-issued driver's license or ID card (current or expired)
U.S. passport (valid)
Employer-issued photo ID (valid)
Student ID issued by Virginia college/university/high school (valid)
Student photo ID issued by U.S. college/university (valid)
Other U.S. or Virginia government issued ID
U.S. Military ID (valid)
Virginia Voter Photo ID Card
Original Copy of any current utility bill, bank statement, government check, pay check, or other government documents with your name and address (within the past 12 months)
Virginia DMV-issued driver's license or ID card (current or expired)
U.S. passport (valid)
Employer-issued photo ID (valid)
Student ID issued by Virginia college/university/high school (valid)
Student photo ID issued by U.S. college/university (valid)
Other U.S. or Virginia government issued ID
U.S. Military ID (valid)
Virginia Voter Photo ID Card
Original Copy of any current utility bill, bank statement, government check, pay check, or other government documents with your name and address (within the past 12 months)
Know Your Rights
Ask for a new ballot if you want to change your vote before you cast it
Vote a provisional ballot if your name doesn't appear on the voter list or you forgot to bring an acceptable ID (and don't want to sign an ID confirmation statement)
Vote if you are in line by 7 pm on Election Day when the polls close.
Vote a provisional ballot if your name doesn't appear on the voter list or you forgot to bring an acceptable ID (and don't want to sign an ID confirmation statement)
Vote if you are in line by 7 pm on Election Day when the polls close.
Accessible Voting
If you are 65 or over, or have a disability, you may vote from your vehicle. Look for the curbside voting instructions on how to alert staff you would like assistance at your precinct on election day or at early voting locations
You may bring someone with you who can assist you with voting
You can get help reading or writing from an election officer or from your own assistant
If you are blind, have low vision, or have impaired manual dexterity, you may vote an absentee ballot using an electronic ballot marking tool.
You may bring someone with you who can assist you with voting
You can get help reading or writing from an election officer or from your own assistant
If you are blind, have low vision, or have impaired manual dexterity, you may vote an absentee ballot using an electronic ballot marking tool.