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Registration and Mail Ballot Deadlines Arrive Friday

Friday, October 23, 2026 · Roanoke, VA

Friday, October 23, brings two deadlines for Roanoke city voters preparing for the November 3 election. Requests for an absentee ballot to be mailed must be submitted by 5 p.m. The deadline to register or update an existing voter registration record in advance of the election is 11:59 p.m. Residents can use Virginia's voter services portal or contact the city elections office for assistance.

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October 2026 Schedule

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October 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Sunday Early Voting Opens at City Office

Roanoke city voters can cast an early ballot Sunday, October 18, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections, 317 Kimball Avenue NE. The Sunday session pr…

October 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM Eastern Time

Council Public Hearings Scheduled Monday Evening

Roanoke City Council's public hearing session is scheduled for Monday, October 19, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the fourth-floor Council Chambers at 215 Church Avenue SW. The evening sessio…

October 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Main Library Hosts Legal Aid Information Session

Legal Aid representatives will hold an informational session Tuesday, October 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Main Library's Teen Classroom. The session will cover the range of legal s…

October 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM Eastern Time

Saturday Early Voting Offers Extended Hours

The Roanoke City Office of Voter Registration and Elections will open Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for early voting in the November 3 election. Voting takes place at…

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