Director of Elections
Derek Lyall
P: (276) 676-6227
F: (276) 676-6200
E: vote@washcova.com
Office Location:
1 Government Center Pl, Suite A
Abingdon VA, 24210
Mailing Address: PO Box 37, Abingdon, VA 24212
Office Hours:
M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Important Documents
Helpful Links
Office of the General Voter Registrar
The Office of the General Voter Registrar of Washington County strives to promote the highest level of service to its citizens by providing equitable opportunities to register and vote; and by maintaining accurate records relating to voter registration, elections, and candidates. The Registrar and County Electoral Board are committed to providing each citizen the opportunity to exercise his or her right to vote in accordance with the Constitution of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Code of Virginia thus ensuring fair and impartial elections. The General Voter Registrar is appointed by the Washington County Electoral Board, composed of three members appointed by a majority of the circuit judges of the 28th Judicial Circuit of which Washington County is part.
Electoral Board appointments are based on representation of the two political parties having the highest and next highest number of votes in the Commonwealth of Virginia for Governor at the last preceding gubernatorial election. Two electoral board members shall be of the political party that cast the highest number of votes for Governor at that election. Electoral Board members serve three-year terms and are also responsible for the appointment of officers of elections.
2026 Important Dates
Candidate Filing Information
The candidate filing deadline for the following offices is June 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm:
Abingdon Town Council (3 Seats)
Damascus Mayor (1 Seat)
Damascus Town Council (3 Seats)
Glade Spring Mayor (1 Seat)
Glade Spring Town Council (3 Seats)
Saltville Mayor (1 Seat)
Saltville Town Council (3 Seats)
For more information about becoming a candidate, please visit https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/candidatesandpacs/2026-candidate-bulletins/2026-11-03_Local_Gen_Bulletin_(2-23-26).pdf or contact our office directly.
A special election has been scheduled for the following office on November 3, 2026:
Board of Supervisors—District D (Monroe District)
The candidate filing deadline for the special election is August 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm. For more information about becoming a candidate, please visit https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/candidatesandpacs/2026-candidate-bulletins/2026-11-03_Local_Spec_Bulletin_(2-23-26).pdf or contact our office directly.
August 4, 2026 Primary Election
Early Voting Begins: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Office Open for Sunday Early Voting: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Close of Registration: Friday, July 24, 2026
Deadline to Request a Mailed Absentee Ballot: Friday, July 24, 2026
Start of Same Day Registration (In-Person Provisional Ballot): Saturday, July 25, 2026
Office Open for Saturday Early Voting: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Office Open for Sunday Early Voting: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Last Day to Vote Early: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
November 3, 2026 General Election
Early Voting Begins: Friday, September 18, 2026
Office Open for Sunday Early Voting: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Close of Registration: Friday, October 23, 2026
Deadline to Request a Mailed Absentee Ballot: Friday, October 23, 2026
Start of Same Day Registration (In-Person Provisional Ballot): Saturday, October 24, 2026
Office Open for Saturday Early Voting: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Office Open for Sunday Early Voting: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Last Day to Vote Early: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
for the
August 4, 2026 Primary Elections
in
Washington County, Virginia
In-person, early voting for Washington County voters will be available at the location, dates, and hours listed below beginning Thursday, June 18, and ending Saturday, August 1.
· Washington County Government Center Building, 1 Government Center Place, Abingdon, on the following days and times:
o Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
o Sunday, July 19, 12:00 Noon-5:00 PM
o Saturday, July 25, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
o Sunday, July 26, 12:00 Noon-5:00 PM
o Saturday, August 1, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
· The office will be CLOSED and early voting will not be offered on the following dates:
o Friday, June 19—Juneteenth
o Friday, July 3—Independence Day (Observed)
Ballot Dropbox will be available at the same location listed above for in-person, early voting. Ballot dropoff locations will also be available at all regular polling places on Election Day, August 4, from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM.
Notice to Washington County, Virginia Residents
Unregistered individuals who wish to vote in the August 4, 2026 Primary Elections should submit their voter registration application no later than 5:00 pm on July 24, 2026 in-person. Individuals can register to vote between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm at the office of the Washington County General Registrar on the second floor of the Government Center Building, 1 Government Center Place, Abingdon, Virginia. Individuals may also register to vote online by visiting vote.elections.virginia.gov. The deadline to register online is at 11:59 pm on July 24, 2026. Anyone with questions should call (276) 676-6227.