Early Voting in Fairfax County, Virginia to Begin in 2024

Fairfax County Will Join the Growing Number of Localities Offering Early Voting

Fairfax County, Virginia, will begin offering early voting in 2024, joining the growing number of localities across the country that have adopted this practice. Early voting allows voters to cast their ballots in person before Election Day, making it more convenient and accessible for many people.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve early voting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The decision was based on a recommendation from the county's Electoral Board, which had studied the issue for several months.

Early Voting Details

Early voting in Fairfax County will begin 45 days before each election and will continue until the Saturday before Election Day. Voters will be able to cast their ballots at any of the county's 14 early voting centers.

The early voting centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Voters will need to bring a valid ID with them when they vote.

Fairfax County is the largest county in Virginia and has a population of over 1.1 million people. The county has been a leader in election reform in recent years, and the adoption of early voting is another step in that direction.

Early voting has been shown to increase voter turnout and make it easier for people to participate in the democratic process. Fairfax County is expected to see a significant increase in voter turnout in 2024 as a result of the adoption of early voting.