Upcoming Election Details:

VOTE EARLY! VOTE SMART!

Election Dates for 2026:

Here is the Link to Register to VOTE:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

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Mathews County- These are the Candidates running in the upcoming Primaries:

The 3 Republican Candidates will run against each other in the Primaries. Then the Winner of the Primaries needs to beat Warner! So far, no one is running against Warner.

Primary Election: August 4, 2026

US Senator (Republican Primary)Kim Farington (R)
Bert K Mizusawa (R)
David Earl Williams (R)

Virginia State Election Calendar:

  • June 18, 2026
    First day of early, in-person voting for Aug. 4 primary elections
  • July 24, 2026
    Deadline to register to vote in primary elections (otherwise, must cast a provisional ballot)
  • July 24, 2026
    Last day to apply for ballot to be mailed to you for Aug. 4 primary elections
  • August 1, 2026
    Last day of early, in-person voting for Aug. 4 primary elections
  • August 4, 2026
    Election Day – Primaries for November Elections
  • November 3, 2026
    Election Day – 2026 November General
Mathews County Information:
  • Register in person at the Mathews Voter Registration and Elections Office

10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews 23109 

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 

  • Make sure your voter registration is correct and active 
  • Call the Registrar at 804-725-3200 
  • Check in person at the Mathews Voter Registration and Elections Office 

10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews 23109 

  • Complete an application to get an Absentee Ballot which will be mailed to you
  • To apply, call the Registrar at 804-725-3200 
  • Pick up an Absentee Ballot application at the Mathews Voter Registration and Elections Office 10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews 23109  
  • The last day to apply for an Absentee Ballot is Friday, October 30
  • Mail back your Absentee Ballot or drop off in person or bring to your polling place on Election Day
  • Early voting starts Friday, September 18th until Saturday, Oct. 31st  
  • To vote bring your identification to the Mathews Voter Registration and Elections Office 10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews 23109
  • Early voting hours are:
    • Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 
    • Saturday, October 28, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Saturday, November 4, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Mail your Absentee Ballot any day until Election Day
  • Mailing address is on the ballot envelope
  • For your vote to count, the ballot must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 3rd
  • Mathews has three voting precincts
    • Chesapeake Precinct votes at Mathews Elementary School
    • Westville Precinct votes at Thomas Hunter Elementary School; 
    • Piankatank Precinct votes at Mathews High School 
  • Call the Registrar at 804-725-3200 to find your voting location 
  • Find your polling place on-line at vote.elections.virginia.gov
  • Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd 
  • Polls open at 6:00 am and close at 7:00 pm 
  • Bring your identification to vote

VOTE EARLY!