The City of Alexandria announced on April 16 a checklist to help voters prepare for the special election scheduled for April 21, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and residents are encouraged to review voting procedures and requirements ahead of Election Day.
This election is important as it includes a contest for a Member of City Council and a proposed statewide constitutional amendment. The city has provided detailed guidance so that all eligible voters can participate effectively.
Voters have the option to vote early until Saturday, April 18, at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections located at 132 N. Royal St., Suite 100. Early voting hours are Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Those voting on Election Day must go to their designated polling place, with several precinct changes noted: former Blessed Sacrament Precinct now votes at North Quaker (1801 N Quaker Lane), former City Hall Precinct at Lyles Crouch School (530 S St Asaph Street), former George Mason School Precinct at Trinity Church (2911 Cameron Mills Road), and former View Alexandria Precinct at Hope Way (2800 Hope Way). Voters can confirm their registration status or polling location online or by contacting the Office directly.
Identification is required; acceptable forms include Virginia driver’s licenses, voter confirmation documents, U.S. passports, employee photo IDs or student IDs. If no ID is presented, voters may sign an ID Confirmation Statement or use a provisional ballot if neither an ID nor statement is provided.
Same day registration is available for those who missed the standard deadline but requires casting a provisional ballot in the correct locality and polling place.
After polls close on Election Day, unofficial results will be posted online before state and local Electoral Boards certify official outcomes in subsequent weeks.
Alexandria operates as an independent city providing services within its boundaries according to its official website. The city follows a council-manager form of government where the City Council selects an operations manager according to its official website. Racial and social equity are incorporated into policies and decisions in order to foster fair community outcomes per the official website.
Alexandria also maintains museums such as the Alexandria Black History Museum that document African American heritage as noted on its official website, while archaeological research is supported through partnerships with agencies, institutions, and residents according to its official website. The city’s historic sites play an important role in interpreting local social and cultural history per its official website.
