Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Register and request absentee ballots by Friday, Oct. 23. Early voting ends Oct. 31. 757-664-4353.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Norfolk Office of Elections, its Upcoming Elections page and the Virginia Department of Elections. This page lists facts only; we do not endorse candidates or positions.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line at 7 p.m. may vote. Early voting is under way now and ends at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Questions go to the Norfolk Office of Elections, 757-664-4353.
Who to call
- Norfolk Office of Elections: 757-664-4353, City Hall, 810 Union St., Suite 100, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 1531, Norfolk, VA 23501-1531
- Director of Elections and General Registrar: Stephanie L. Iles
- Virginia Department of Elections: elections.virginia.gov
Key dates for Nov. 3
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Last day to register or update your registration: 5 p.m. in person, 11:59 p.m. online |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Last day to request a mailed absentee ballot, 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Same-day registration with a provisional ballot begins at the Office of Elections and satellite sites |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Early voting ends, 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Registering
Register, update your address or check your status on the state’s citizen portal, or in person at the Office of Elections. Sixteen-year-olds can pre-register online.
Miss the Oct. 23 deadline and you can still register and vote the same day, but you will cast a provisional ballot, which the Norfolk Electoral Board reviews before it is counted. You must be in the correct precinct for it to count, the Upcoming Elections page says.
Early voting
At City Hall, 810 Union St., Suite 100: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus:
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At four satellite sites, on the city’s posted satellite schedule:
- Berkley Recreation Center, 121 W. Liberty St.
- Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library, 1425 Norchester Ave.
- Lambert’s Point Community Center, 1251 W. 42nd St.
- Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Ave.
Satellite hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20; Thursday, Oct. 22; Saturday, Oct. 24; Tuesday, Oct. 27; Thursday, Oct. 29; and Saturday, Oct. 31, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, vote at City Hall.
Voting absentee by mail
Request a ballot online by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and send it back right away. Every polling place has a drop box for absentee ballots on Election Day. To make sure your envelope is postmarked the day you mail it, ask a clerk at a post office counter to hand-cancel it, which is free; the Postal Service suggests allowing at least a week.
On Election Day
Find your polling place with the state’s polling place lookup. Bring an acceptable form of identification. Hampton Roads Transit buses, light rail, ferry, Paratransit and OnDemand rides are free on Election Day, the city announced.
What is on the ballot
Local races, from the Office of Elections’ list of qualified candidates (PDF), updated Sept. 18:
| Ward | City Council | School Board |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott R. Guirlinger | Joshua L. Howell, Adale M. Martin |
| 2 | Courtney R. Doyle | Veleka S. Gatling, Michael C. Spencer, Shawn D. Wilkerson Jr. |
| 3 | Sikaiadah Newton, Mamie B. Johnson | Jodi M. Slaughter |
| 4 | John E. “J.P.” Paige, Jacquetta D. Garris, Jazmine Emily Garcia | Tiffany R. Moore-Buffaloe, Candiase B. Driver |
| 5 | Tommy R. Smigiel Jr. | Ken D. Paulson, Jevon W. Baskerville |
Three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution, with the state’s official explanations:
- Question 1 (PDF): a right to reproductive freedom, allowing the state to regulate abortion in the third trimester with exceptions.
- Question 2 (PDF): replacing the ban on same-sex marriage with a right to marry for two adults regardless of sex, gender or race.
- Question 3 (PDF): a right to vote for qualified people, restoring it to people with felony convictions once they finish their prison sentence.
The city also points voters to the state’s referenda information. Sample ballots for each group of precincts, showing every contest, are on the city’s Upcoming Elections page.
What this means for you
- Check your registration before Friday, Oct. 23.
- Early voting is easiest on a weekday at City Hall or on Oct. 24, 25 or 31.
- Ride the bus or The Tide free on Election Day.
Related: who to call at City Hall, getting around Norfolk and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline to register to vote in Norfolk?
For the Nov. 3, 2026, election, the deadline is Friday, Oct. 23: 5 p.m. in person or 11:59 p.m. online. After that, same-day registration with a provisional ballot is offered at the Office of Elections, the satellite sites from Oct. 24 and every polling place on Election Day.
Where can I vote early in Norfolk?
At the Office of Elections in City Hall, 810 Union St., Suite 100, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, plus weekend hours, and at four satellite sites: Berkley Recreation Center, Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library, Lambert’s Point Community Center and Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. Early voting ends at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
What time do the polls open in Norfolk on Election Day?
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. may vote.
How do I find my polling place in Norfolk?
Use the Virginia Department of Elections polling place lookup, or call the Norfolk Office of Elections at 757-664-4353.
What is on the Norfolk ballot in November 2026?
City Council and School Board seats in Wards 1 through 5 and three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution, among other contests. Sample ballots by precinct are on the city’s Upcoming Elections page.
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