A special election will be held to fill a vacancy in the Senate of Virginia, 15th District, which includes part of the City of Richmond and part of Chesterfield County. This vacancy was created by the resignation of The Honorable Ghazala F. Hashmi.
Key Dates & Deadlines
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Date |
Event |
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December 8, 2025 (5:00 p.m.) |
Deadline for candidates to file |
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December 22, 2025 |
Early in-person voting begins |
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December 27, 2025 (Saturday) |
Voter registration offices open for early voting |
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December 29, 2025 |
Deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot |
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December 30, 2025 |
Voter registration/update deadline |
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January 6, 2026 |
Election Day – Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Ways to Vote
- Early In-Person Voting: Available from December 22, 2025, through January 3, 2026, at the Richmond Office of Elections.
- Vote by Mail: Request your absentee ballot by December 29, 2025. (Apply for an absentee ballot online using the Citizen Portal.)
- Election Day Voting: Vote at your assigned polling place on January 6, 2026.
Need Help?
Contact the Richmond Office of Elections:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (804) 646-5950
🌐 Office of Elections (city) | Virginia Department of Elections (state)
