Early In-Person Voting Begins in Virginia for 2026 US Midterms

Early in-person voting for the 2026 United States midterm elections began in Virginia, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The state is the first in the country to open its polls for early, in-person balloting ahead of the November general election.

Al Jazeera reported that Virginia's early start reflects a broader nationwide trend in which more voters are choosing to cast their ballots before Election Day rather than waiting to vote in person on the day itself.

The report did not provide additional details on specific dates, candidates or races on the ballot. It noted only that Virginia's move to open voting early positions the state at the forefront of the 2026 midterm election cycle.

The 2026 midterms will determine control of the US House of Representatives and a portion of the Senate, as well as numerous state and local offices across the country. Early and in-person voting periods, which vary by state, have become an increasingly common feature of American elections in recent years.

Al Jazeera's report did not specify further procedural details, such as the exact opening date of voting locations or the duration of the early voting period in Virginia.