Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Register by Friday, Oct. 23. Early voting ends Saturday, Oct. 31. Registrar: 804-501-4347.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: Henrico County Voter Registration and Elections and the Virginia Department of Elections. This page lists facts only; Short Pump Now does not endorse candidates or ballot questions.
The next election is the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line at 7 p.m. may vote, according to the Virginia Department of Elections. Short Pump voters are registered with Henrico County’s Office of the General Registrar at 804-501-4347.
Who to call
- Henrico Voter Registration and Elections: 804-501-4347, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
- West End office: Western Government Center, Administration Annex, Room 105, 4305 E. Parham Road
- East End office: Eastern Government Center, Room 100, 3820 Nine Mile Road
- Check your registration and polling place: Virginia voter information lookup
Key dates for Nov. 3
From the county elections office:
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m. | Last day to register or update a registration |
| Friday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m. | Last day for mailed or faxed absentee ballot applications to arrive |
| Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25 | Weekend early voting at the elections offices |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Last day to vote early in person |
| Monday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m. | Library and recreation center drop boxes close |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. | Polls and government center drop boxes close |
| Friday, Nov. 6, noon | Mailed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 must arrive |
Missed the registration deadline? Virginia’s same-day registration lets you register in person after Oct. 23 and vote a provisional ballot.
Early voting
Early in-person voting started Friday, Sept. 18. For Short Pump, the nearest site is the Western Government Center, 4305 E. Parham Road. The other sites are the Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road, and, since Sunday, Oct. 18, the Varina Library meeting room, 1875 New Market Road.
The elections offices are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, plus 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31.
Mail ballots and drop boxes
Apply for a mail ballot through the state’s voter portal. Return it by mail, postmarked by Nov. 3, or in one of the county’s five drop boxes:
- Deep Run Park Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, the closest to Short Pump; closes 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2
- Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Drive; closes 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2
- Varina Library, 1875 New Market Road; closes 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2
- Western Government Center Administration Annex, 4305 E. Parham Road; closes 7 p.m. Nov. 3
- Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road; closes 7 p.m. Nov. 3
On Election Day
You must vote at your assigned polling place; find it with the state polling place lookup or the county’s polling place locator. Under Virginia’s voter ID rules, show an acceptable ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement. A voter who does neither may vote a provisional ballot and has until noon Friday to bring ID to the electoral board. Curbside voting and other accessibility help are available.
What is on the ballot
The statewide ballot includes U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives races and three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution:
- Question 1: reproductive decisions, including abortion, with restrictions allowed in the third trimester except when the patient’s health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive.
- Question 2: removing the ban on same-sex marriage and affirming that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender or race.
- Question 3: a fundamental right to vote, and automatic restoration of voting rights to people convicted of a felony when they are released from incarceration.
The state publishes the full wording and a plain-language explanation of each question in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Korean. See your own ballot, including your congressional district, on the state’s What’s on my ballot page.
After the polls close
Henrico posts unofficial returns on its election results page, and the state on its results site. The county Electoral Board meets after the election to review provisional ballots and canvass the results; its notice has the dates.
Related guides: who to call in Henrico County government and public notices.
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline to register to vote in Henrico County?
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. for the Nov. 3 election. After that, Virginia’s same-day registration lets you register in person and vote a provisional ballot.
Where can I vote early near Short Pump?
At the Henrico Western Government Center, 4305 E. Parham Road, which is the closest early voting site to Short Pump. Early voting runs through Saturday, Oct. 31.
What are the polling hours in Virginia?
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. may vote.
Do I need an ID to vote in Virginia?
You may show an acceptable ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement at the polls. If you do neither, you may vote a provisional ballot.
Is there a ballot drop box near Short Pump?
Yes. Deep Run Park Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, has a county drop box open until 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
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