April 21, 2026 Special Election

Mecklenburg County voters will have multiple options for voting ahead of April 21, 2026. Virginia offers three distinct ways in which all eligible voters can choose to vote. 

Early Voting In-Person
Any qualified registered Mecklenburg County voter can vote early in the General Registrar’s Office. Early voting begins on Friday, March 6, 2026 and will end on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Mecklenburg County General Registrar’s Office will be open Monday - Friday; from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM to accommodate any voters who wish to vote early. Additionally, the General Registrar’s Office will be open on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM for Early Voting. Saturday April 18, 2026 will be the last day to early vote. 

Absentee Voting By-Mail
Any registered voter may submit an application to receive an absentee ballot through the mail. We will begin mailing ballots prior to March 6, 2026. To request an Absentee Ballot By-Mail apply online at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov, you may also contact the General Registrar’s Office to request an application. April 10, 2026 is the last day to request an Absentee Ballot By-Mail. 

Election Day Voting
In-person voting will continue to be available at all regular polling locations in Mecklenburg County on April 21, 2026. Precincts will open at 6:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. If you are in line at 7:00 PM, you will be able to vote. Do NOT get out of line if you are in line to vote at 7:00 PM.

To find out where you vote on Election Day please visit http://vote.elections.virginia.gov or contact the General Registrar’s Office

Important Deadlines
Voter Registration Deadline            April 10, 2026        5:00 PM (in-person)
                                                                                   11:59 PM (online)
Early Voting Begins                March 6, 2026              8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Absentee Vote By-Mail Deadline    April 10, 2026        5:00 PM
Early Voting Deadline                April 18, 2026        5:00 PM
Election Day                     April 21, 2026        6:00 AM - 7:00 PM


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Welcome to Mecklenburg Elections
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The duty of Office of the Electoral Board and the General Registrar of Mecklenburg County is to serve the citizens and the Commonwealth by:
  • Providing fair, honest, and lawful elections
  • Being uniform in our practices for all elections
  • Providing easy and readily available access to registration and casting of votes within election laws and guidelines
  • Protecting the integrity of the electoral process and efficiently conduct all elections under the provisions of Title 24.2 of the Code of Virginia
  • Implementing the National Voter Registration Act
  • Providing on-site registration opportunities to high school students and naturalized citizens
  • Encouraging all eligible residents to exercise their right to vote
  • Maintaining accurate voter registration records
  • Conducting elections in a fair, accurate and efficient manner
  • Maintaining a continuous professional level of service to the public

Location and Hours

Our Office is located at:

​316 Washington Street
Boydton, VA 23917
Hours:

​Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM