Everything You Need to Know to Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Sept. 9

Voters in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District will choose a new U.S. Representative on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you will be able to vote.

Find your polling place:

Same-Day Registration

You may register and vote at your polling place on Election Day. Same-day registrants will cast a provisional ballot.

Bring a valid photo ID if you have one. If not, you may complete an ID Confirmation Statement and still cast a regular ballot.

Examples of accepted IDs:

• Virginia driver’s license (expired is accepted)
• U.S. passport
• Utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document showing your name and address

Returning Your Mail Ballot

Ballots may be returned:

• At any polling place within CD-11 on Sept. 9 (6 a.m.–7 p.m.)
• In the 24/7 drop box at the Fairfax County Government Center until 7 p.m.

If mailed, ballots must be postmarked by Sept. 9 and received by noon on Friday, Sept. 12.

Track your ballot at fairfaxco.ballottrax.net/voter OR Check your ballot status at ballot.elections.virginia.gov.

Accessibility

Curbside voting is available for voters 65+ or with a disability. All polling places have accessible ballot marking devices and materials in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean.

What’s on the Ballot

Special Election for the U.S. House of Representatives’  Virginia’s 11th Congressional District unexpired term that ends on Jan. 3, 2027. 

Questions?

Fairfax County Office of Elections

• Phone: 703-222-0776 (TTY 711)
• Email: voting@fairfaxcounty.gov
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.