Polls in Virginia generally open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, and you must vote at your assigned polling place (in line by 7:00 p.m. to be counted). Here’s a concise guide for the upcoming election cycle:

• Election Day hours
  • Polls open: 6:00 a.m.
  • Polls close: 7:00 p.m.
  • If you are in line at 7:00 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote at your polling place.

• What to bring
  • Acceptable forms of identification or a Virginia ID Confirmation Statement, depending on local requirements; Virginia requires ID for in-person voting in all elections.

• Where to vote
  • Vote at your assigned polling place; verify your polling place and registration status ahead of time via your online voter portal or local election office.

• Early voting
  • Virginia offers in-person early voting in many jurisdictions; dates typically run from mid-September through the close of early voting, with specific windows provided by the state and localities.

• What’s on the ballot
  • Depending on the year, ballots may include statewide offices (e.g., governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general) and local races; check your local election office for your exact ballot.

• Additional tips
  • If you’ve moved or need to update registration, you can often do same-day registration at the polling place or via your local portal, with provisional ballot options as needed.

If you’d like, share your locality (county/city) and the election date you’re asking about, and I can give you a tailored checklist with exact polling locations, deadlines, and required ID for your area. Each sentence above is aligned with current Virginia election guidance and local practices as reported by official sources.