Next election
Statewide Redistricting Referendum
April 21, 2026
11
days away
Local — Harrisonburg & Rockingham County
Your registrar
Rockingham County Voter Registrar · 20 East Gay Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
540-564-3000
rockinghamcountyva.gov →Check your registration
Virginia lets you register, check status, and update your address at any time online.
vote.elections.virginia.gov →General Election
November 3, 2026
Town Elections — Six Rockingham County Municipalities
Local town council and related offices in Bridgewater, Broadway, Dayton, Elkton, Grottoes, and Timberville.
Key Deadlines
- Voter registration deadlineOctober 23, 2026
- Early voting beginsSeptember 18, 2026
- Early voting endsOctober 31, 2026
- Absentee ballot request deadlineOctober 23, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats and 35 U.S. Senate seats are contested nationally. Virginia has 11 House districts (6 Democrat, 5 Republican as of 2025).
Virginia General Election
November 2, 2027
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors — Districts 1 & 3
Supervisors serve four-year terms overseeing county government, budget, and zoning.
Rockingham County School Board — Districts 1 & 3
Elected school board members overseeing Rockingham County Public Schools.
Constitutional Officers
May include Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue, and Clerk of Circuit Court depending on term cycles.
Virginia holds its state-level elections in odd years, separate from federal cycles. This is typically the highest-turnout off-year election in the state.
Virginia
April 21, 2026 · Deep Dive
Congressional Redistricting Amendment Guide
Interactive breakdown of the ballot question — current map vs. proposed map, data analysis, and what it means for your vote.
Statewide Redistricting Referendum
April 21, 2026
Constitutional Amendment: Congressional Redistricting
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily redraw congressional districts to 'restore fairness in upcoming elections,' with the standard redistricting process resuming after the 2030 census?
Key Deadlines
- Voter registration deadlineApril 14, 2026
- Early voting endsApril 18, 2026
- Absentee ballot request deadlineApril 10, 2026
Early voting is currently open (started March 6). This amendment passed legal challenges and will proceed as scheduled. Rockingham County voters are eligible to vote on this statewide measure.
General Election
November 3, 2026
Constitutional Amendment: Same-Sex Marriage Recognition
A proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution to formally recognize same-sex marriage.
Constitutional Amendment: Reproductive Freedom
A proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution establishing reproductive freedom protections.
Constitutional Amendment: Voting Rights & Felony Conviction
A proposed amendment adjusting Virginia's provisions around voting rights restoration after a felony conviction.
Key Deadlines
- Voter registration deadlineOctober 23, 2026
- Early voting beginsSeptember 18, 2026
- Early voting endsOctober 31, 2026
- Absentee ballot request deadlineOctober 23, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats and 35 U.S. Senate seats are contested nationally. Virginia has 11 House districts (6 Democrat, 5 Republican as of 2025).
Virginia General Election
November 2, 2027
Virginia State Senate
All 40 Virginia Senate seats are on the ballot.
Virginia House of Delegates
All 100 House of Delegates seats are on the ballot.
Virginia holds its state-level elections in odd years, separate from federal cycles. This is typically the highest-turnout off-year election in the state.
Federal
Primary Election
August 4, 2026
U.S. Senate — Democratic & Republican Primaries
Incumbent: Sen. Mark Warner (D)
Party primaries to select nominees for the November U.S. Senate race. Incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Warner is running for re-election.
U.S. House — Virginia's 6th Congressional District
Incumbent: Rep. Ben Cline (R)
Primary to nominate candidates for the House seat covering Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
Key Deadlines
- Voter registration deadlineJuly 24, 2026
- Early voting beginsJune 18, 2026
- Early voting endsAugust 1, 2026
- Absentee ballot request deadlineJuly 24, 2026
General Election
November 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
Incumbent: Sen. Mark Warner (D)
Six-year term. Democratic incumbent Mark Warner is running for his fourth term representing Virginia in the Senate.
U.S. House — Virginia's 6th Congressional District
Incumbent: Rep. Ben Cline (R)
Two-year term. The 6th District covers Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and the Shenandoah Valley.
Key Deadlines
- Voter registration deadlineOctober 23, 2026
- Early voting beginsSeptember 18, 2026
- Early voting endsOctober 31, 2026
- Absentee ballot request deadlineOctober 23, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats and 35 U.S. Senate seats are contested nationally. Virginia has 11 House districts (6 Democrat, 5 Republican as of 2025).
How to Stay Updated
Local
Rockingham County Voter Registrar
Official elections page for Rockingham County. Sample ballots, registration, polling locations.
City of Harrisonburg Voting Info
Harrisonburg-specific voter info, city election results, and polling places.
Rockingham County Sample Ballots
Download your exact sample ballot before election day.
Virginia
Virginia Department of Elections
Official VA elections site. Register, check registration, find your polling place.
VPAP — Virginia Public Access Project
Nonpartisan tracker for Virginia campaigns, donations, and election results.
Virginia Mercury
Nonprofit newsroom covering Virginia politics and policy in depth.
Ballotpedia — Virginia
Nonpartisan encyclopedia of Virginia races, candidates, and ballot measures.
Federal
Vote.gov
Official U.S. government voting resource. Register and find your state's rules.
Ballotpedia — Virginia Federal Races
Candidate profiles, endorsements, and race ratings for Virginia's federal seats.
OpenSecrets
Track campaign finance, donations, and spending for federal candidates.
GovTrack — Mark Warner
Voting record, sponsored bills, and activity for Virginia's senior senator.
GovTrack — Ben Cline (VA-6)
Voting record, sponsored bills, and activity for Harrisonburg's House representative.