Politics & Government

Early Voting Begins March 6 In Arlington For Redistricting Amendment

Voters in Virginia will cast their ballots on a proposed constitutional amendment regarding congressional district redrawing.

ARLINGTON, VA — Early in-person voting for the April 21 special election allowing voters to consider a proposed constitutional amendment for the Commonwealth of Virginia is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 6.

The amendment concerns the General Assembly's ability to redraw congressional districts for the U.S. House of Representatives.

All registered voters in Arlington are able to cast ballots in the special election on April 21, either in-person or by mail.

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The last day to register to vote or update existing registration is April 14. Beginning on April 15, voters can register on the same day and vote with a provisional ballot.

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Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Early in-person voting runs from March 6 through April 18. Below are the early voting locations for the April 21 special election in Arlington.

  • Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 320
    • March 6 – April 17: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • April 11 and April 18: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Extended Hours (April 14 and April 16): Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Madison Community Center, 3829 North Stafford St.
    • April 11 and April 18: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • April 14 and April 16: Tuesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St. South
    • April 11 and April 18: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • April 14 and April 16: Tuesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The last day to apply for a mail ballot is April 10 at 5 p.m. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before April 21 and received by 12 p.m. on April 24. The last day to drop off a mail ballot in a Drop Box is 7 p.m. on April 21.

To register to vote, check your registration status, find your polling place or apply to vote absentee by mail, visit the Virginia Department of Elections' Citizen Portal.

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