India, Aug. 3 -- Virginia Primary Election 2026: Virginia voters are required to cast their votes on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the primary elections in their state. The primary elections select the candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties, who will stand in the General Election of November 3, 2026. Differing from the general elections, primary elections are the means to choose the party's nominee for the elections.

Virginia Primary Election 2026: Why Is the Primary Being Held in August?

Virginia's primary elections are usually held in June, but the 2026 primary was moved to August 4. The date was changed by the Virginia General Assembly to allow more time for potential congressional redistricting following legal and legisl...