Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia

Virginia leads the way for in-person voting, reflecting a nationwide trend towards casting ballots before Election Day.Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026Virginia has kicked off in-person voting for the 2026 United States midterm elections, as voters there become among the first in the country to cast ballots in this year’s congressional and state elections.The start of early voting on Friday – critical in deciding who controls the House and the Senate for the remainder of US President Donald Trump’s term – reflects a 25-year expansion effort by states to cast ballots before Election Day on November 3.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?list 2 of 3What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 yearslist 3 of 3US voter opposition to war on Iran grows to new highs: Pollend of list“Why not just have a little fun in life, you know, try to be the first early voter?” said college student Sanya Singhal, who was among the first to vote early in person in Virginia. “I really want to participate in my democracy.”The number of states offering options to vote before November expanded from ...