Where to vote, when the doors open, who’s running, and what’s in all five ballot questions.

The 2026 midterm election in Fairfax County starts this Friday. Early in-person voting begins Friday, September 18, 2026, at three locations across the county, and runs through Saturday, October 31. (Fairfax County Office of Elections)

You don’t need an excuse to vote early. Any registered Fairfax County voter can vote at any Fairfax County early voting site. (Fairfax County Office of Elections) Every Republican who votes early is one less voter our volunteers have to chase in October.

Where to Vote This Friday

Three sites open on Friday, September 18. Here are the addresses and hours:

Fairfax County Government Center 12000 Government Center Parkway, Room 251, Fairfax, VA 22035 Friday, Sept. 18: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekdays through Oct. 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parking may be limited because of construction and events.

Mt. Vernon Governmental Center 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 Friday, Sept. 18: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Weekdays through Oct. 30: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

North County Governmental Center 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190 Friday, Sept. 18: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Weekdays through Oct. 30: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Can’t make it Friday? All three sites are also open Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are open on Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12), on Saturdays Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. (Fairfax County Office of Elections)

Thirteen more sites open Thursday, October 22, with weekday hours of 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. They are Burke Centre Library, Centreville Regional Library, Franconia Governmental Center (now at 7130 Silver Lake Boulevard), Great Falls Library, Herndon Fortnightly Library, Jim Scott Community Center, Lorton Community Center, Mason Governmental Center, McLean Governmental Center, Sully Governmental Center, Thomas Jefferson Library, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, and West Springfield Governmental Center. Full addresses and hours are on the county’s early voting page.

What to Bring

Bring an acceptable photo ID. If you don’t have one, you can sign an ID Confirmation Statement at the site and vote normally. You do not need to fill out an absentee application to vote early in person. (Fairfax County Office of Elections)

What’s at Stake

Democrats hold every statewide office in Richmond: Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi, and Attorney General Jay Jones. They control both chambers of the General Assembly. In Fairfax, they hold nine of the ten seats on the Board of Supervisors, and all three of our congressional seats.

November 3 is the one chance Fairfax voters get this year to push back. Two things are on the line.

Washington. Every U.S. House seat and one of Virginia’s U.S. Senate seats are on the ballot.

Virginia’s Constitution. General Assembly Democrats put three amendments on the ballot, and two of them passed on party-line votes. (Cardinal News) A bad law can be repealed next session. A constitutional amendment is permanent unless voters amend it again.

Who’s on Your Ballot

U.S. Senate (every Fairfax voter) (Fairfax County Office of Elections)

• Bert Mizusawa (R), retired Army Major General
• Mark Warner (D), incumbent since 2009, seeking a fourth term. He also turned down the only scheduled debate. Read more.

U.S. House (depends on where you live)

• 8th District: Tony Sabio (R) vs. Don Beyer (D), plus Shelly Arnoldi (L) and Tim Sharman (I)
• 10th District: Dave Beckwith (R) vs. Suhas Subramanyam (D), plus Ahsen Mujeeb Malik (I)
• 11th District: Arthur Purves (R) vs. James Walkinshaw (D), plus Dianne Blais (G)

Fairfax County is still split among the 8th, 10th, and 11th Districts. The Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the Democrats’ redistricting amendment in May. (Virginia Mercury) Enter your address on the Fairfax GOP Voter Info page or the county’s sample ballot page to see which district you’re in.

Town of Herndon voters will also see races for mayor and town council.

The Three Constitutional Amendments: Vote NO, NO, NO

The Fairfax GOP opposes all three amendments. Here’s the short version, with a link to our full breakdown of each one.

Question 1: Abortion. This amendment would write a broad right to make decisions about pregnancy, including abortion, into Virginia’s Constitution. It expressly allows restrictions on abortion in the third trimester, with exceptions when the patient’s health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive. (Fairfax County Office of Elections) Because it sets no age limit, we believe it puts Virginia’s parental consent law at risk. Vote NO. Read Part One: Democrats’ Abortion Amendment Cuts Parents Out — On Purpose

Question 2: Marriage. This amendment would remove the ban on same-sex marriage from Virginia’s Constitution, affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender, or race, and require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally. (Fairfax County Office of Elections) Same-sex marriage is already legal in Virginia, so ask why Democrats put it on this ballot. Vote NO. Read Part Two: Question 2 Isn’t About Marriage. It’s About Turnout.

Question 3: Felon voting. This amendment would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of a felony upon their release from incarceration, with no review. (Fairfax County Office of Elections) Vote NO. Read Part Three: Here’s Why You Need To Vote NO! on Ballot Question 3

The Two County Bond Questions: Vote NO, NO

Fairfax voters will also see two bond questions. A “yes” vote authorizes the county to borrow the money, which is repaid over time from county revenues, meaning your taxes. (Fairfax County)

Parks and Park Facilities: $180 million. The county says it plans to use the money for park repairs and upgrades, new parks and amenities such as playgrounds, skateparks, and trails, a complete renovation of Audrey Moore Rec Center, maintenance at other rec centers, historic site preservation, and parkland purchases. (Fairfax County Parks Bond Explanation)

Community Health and Human Services Facilities: $75 million. The county plans $35 million to renovate or replace its public health laboratory and $40 million to renovate or replace three substance-use and mental health treatment facilities at the Tim Harmon Campus. That campus plan also includes adding on-site supportive housing units. (Fairfax County Human Services Bond Explanation)

The Democrat-controlled Board of Supervisors approved the bond referendum on June 23. (Fairfax County) The county says its bond program is designed not to raise your tax rate. (Fairfax County Bond FAQ) But it is still new borrowing, from the same board that cut high school crossing guards to save $1.89 million. Read that story. Read the county’s explanations before you vote. Then vote no.

What You Need To Know:

• Early voting starts Friday, September 18. Fairfax County Government Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mt. Vernon and North County Governmental Centers are open 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Any Fairfax voter can vote at any early site. Bring a photo ID, or sign an ID Confirmation Statement.
• Sen. Mark Warner (D) is asking for a fourth term. Bert Mizusawa (R) is running to replace him.
• Reps. Don Beyer (VA-8), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) all face Republican challengers: Tony Sabio, Dave Beckwith, and Arthur Purves. Walkinshaw votes with House Democrats nearly 100% of the time.
• Democrats in Richmond wrote three constitutional amendments that would permanently change Virginia’s founding document. Vote NO on Questions 1, 2, and 3.
• The Democrat-majority Board of Supervisors wants voter approval to borrow $255 million more. Know what you’re voting on.
• October 23 is the regular registration deadline and the last day to request a mail ballot. Same-day registration is available after that. October 31 is the last day of early voting.
• Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Cardinal News Voter Guide)

Vote Early, Then Help Others Vote

Vote this Friday or Saturday if you can. Then help your neighbors do the same:

• Offer a ride to an elderly neighbor or a busy parent.
• Share this guide with every Republican you know.
• Volunteer as a poll watcher. Email pollwatchers@fairfaxgop.org or visit our Poll Watcher Resources page.
• Check your registration and find your sample ballot on our Voter Info page.

Democrats have run Fairfax and Richmond because their voters show up. This year, let’s beat them to the polls.

Sources: Fairfax County Office of Elections: Early Voting · Fairfax County Office of Elections: What’s on the Ballot · Fairfax County Bonds · Parks Bond Explanation · Human Services Bond Explanation · Fairfax County Bond FAQ · Cardinal News: Constitutional Amendments · Cardinal News Voter Guide · Virginia Mercury