Normally, Democrats and Republicans pick their candidates for Congress, the U.S. Senate, and local offices during primaries in June.

Virginia's 2026 primary elections were originally scheduled for June 16. They will now be on Aug. 4.

Virginia's 2026 Primary Election will be held on Aug. 4, 2026, not June 16 as previously planned, according to the Virginia Department of Elections (VDOE).

Primary elections in Virginia will be held Aug. 4, instead of the typical third Tuesday in June, to allow for the possibility ...

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The 2026 primary elections in Virginia have been moved from June to August, which affects other important dates for voters.

The Virginia Board of Elections announced a new date for the 2026 primary elections. The Primary Election date was moved to ...

Virginia’s 2026 primary moves from June 16 to Aug. 4 under a new law, giving officials more time as redistricting and potential map changes unfold.

Virginia primary elections for all offices on the 2026 November General Election ballot have been moved to Aug. 4, the ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — A special election will be held to fill the vacancy in Virginia’s 98th House District following Del. Barry ...

The Virginia primary election for all offices appearing on the 2026 November General Election ballot has been moved.

Primary Election Day in Virginia has been moved to August 4 after a bill was signed into law that shifted the date forward.