U.S. Virgin Islands Voting Guide
A task-focused dashboard for registration, deadlines, ID rules, ballot tools, and official election authority links for the 2026 midterms.
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State Voting Summary
In U.S. Virgin Islands, the next general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. To participate, voters must meet the following registration deadlines — online: No online voter registration option listed by Vote.gov — The Elections System's own online portal closed Oct. 2; mail: Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority; in-person: 30 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 4.
Early voting schedule: Early voting runs Oct. 16 through Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily on St. Croix and St. Thomas, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on St. John. Absentee ballot request deadline: Apply by Tuesday, Oct. 20 for a ballot that must be mailed, or request an emailed or in-person absentee ballot until 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. Ballot return deadline: The Elections System's 2026 absentee pages give no return deadline, so confirm it with your district office: St. Croix 340-773-1021, St. Thomas 340-774-3107, or St. John 340-776-6535.
ID requirement for U.S. Virgin Islands: Show identification when you check in. If you don't have proper ID, you can sign an affidavit affirming that you are the registered voter and then vote. Always verify these dates and rules directly with the official U.S. Virgin Islands election authority before Election Day.
Quick actions
Registration sourcevote.govPolling place sourcevivote.govBallot information sourcevivote.govCandidate information sourcevivote.govVoter Registration
- Online
- No online voter registration option listed by Vote.gov — The Elections System's own online portal closed Oct. 2
- By mail
- Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority.Verified official source
- In person
- 30 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 4
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizen, territorial resident, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source.Verify at official source
Election Dates and Ballot Timing
General Election
November 3, 2026
Primary Election
August 1, 2026
- Primary
- August 1, 2026
- General
- November 3, 2026
- Early voting
- Early voting runs Oct. 16 through Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily on St. Croix and St. Thomas, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on St. John.Source: vivote.gov
- Ballot request
- Apply by Tuesday, Oct. 20 for a ballot that must be mailed, or request an emailed or in-person absentee ballot until 5 p.m. on Nov. 3.Source: vivote.gov
- Ballot return
- The Elections System's 2026 absentee pages give no return deadline, so confirm it with your district office: St. Croix 340-773-1021, St. Thomas 340-774-3107, or St. John 340-776-6535.Source: vivote.gov
How to Vote and ID Rules
Accepted ID guidance
Show identification when you check in. If you don't have proper ID, you can sign an affidavit affirming that you are the registered voter and then vote.
Source: vivote.govMail voting guidance
Any registered, qualified Virgin Islands voter can apply for an absentee ballot. Applications for the 2026 general election opened Sept. 8 and are taken through the Elections System's online portal or at its offices.
Source: app.vivote.govEverything you need to prep and track your absentee ballot securely.
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Ballot and Candidate Tools
Federal races: Delegate to the U.S. House; no U.S. Senate race.Verified official source
Statewide/local races: Territorial and local offices may appear on the ballot; confirm your sample ballot with the official election authority.Verify at official source
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the voter registration deadline in U.S. Virgin Islands for the 2026 midterms?
Vote.gov lists these registration timing rules for U.S. Virgin Islands: online - No online voter registration option listed by Vote.gov — The Elections System's own online portal closed Oct. 2; by mail - Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority; in person - 30 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 4. Eligibility rules state: U.S. citizen, territorial resident, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source. Check with U.S. Virgin Islands Election System for full details.
When does early voting start in U.S. Virgin Islands?
Primary dates are set for August 1, 2026. Regarding early voting: Early voting runs Oct. 16 through Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily on St. Croix and St. Thomas, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on St. John.
Do I need an ID to vote in U.S. Virgin Islands?
You must confirm your specific situation. Show identification when you check in. If you don't have proper ID, you can sign an affidavit affirming that you are the registered voter and then vote.
How do I request an absentee or mail ballot in U.S. Virgin Islands?
Timing is critical for absentee voting. Apply by Tuesday, Oct. 20 for a ballot that must be mailed, or request an emailed or in-person absentee ballot until 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. The Elections System's 2026 absentee pages give no return deadline, so confirm it with your district office: St. Croix 340-773-1021, St. Thomas 340-774-3107, or St. John 340-776-6535. Any registered, qualified Virgin Islands voter can apply for an absentee ballot. Applications for the 2026 general election opened Sept. 8 and are taken through the Elections System's online portal or at its offices.