NORFOLK, Va. — In addition to voting in the presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Virginians participating in the 2024 General Election Tuesday will select their representatives in Congress and vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment.
In Hampton Roads, key races include Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, featuring Missy Cotter Smasal (D) and Jen Kiggans (R), and the U.S. Senate election between Tim Kaine (D) and Hung Cao (R).
There are also a lot of local municipal elections across Hampton Roads this year, including races for school boards, city and town councils, mayor and sheriff. Residents in Chesapeake will also be asked to vote on a curbside recycling referendum.
Follow along below as our team of journalists brings you the latest updates on Election Day 2024 from voters at the polls, election officials, candidates and local political analysts.
6:30 a.m. — Virginia Department of Elections to provide 3 updates Tuesday
The Virginia Department of Elections will hold three briefings Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
During the briefings, Virginia Commissioner of Elections Susan Beals will provide updates on how the voting process is going across the Commonwealth. Follow this story for the latest coverage.
6 a.m. — Polls open in Virginia for Election Day 2024
Election Day voting has begun! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Virginia. Any voter who is in line to vote at 7 p.m. will be able to vote.
To find a polling place near you, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Virginia is offering same-day voter registration. That means if you go in person to cast your ballot, you can register at that time if you haven't already done so.
Same-day registration means you will have to vote with a provisional ballot. Elections officials will have to verify a voter's paperwork before the ballot can be counted.
5:30 a.m. — Poll workers prep for busy voting day in Virginia Beach
13News Now Reporter Germyah Batey says that a line of voters started to form outside one voting location in Virginia Beach before 6 a.m. While it's still quiet there, poll workers are setting up lines and signs for curbside voting.
Virginia Beach is known for having a majority vote that switches parties from election to election, and it will be an area to watch for this year's election, too.
In the 2020 presidential election, Democrat Joe Biden won the city with 51% of the vote. A year later, in the governor's election, Republican Glenn Youngkin won with the same percentage.
Residents in Virginia Beach this year will vote in elections for sheriff, mayor, city council and school board.
Voter guide for Election Day 2024
When do polls open on Election Day? Here are the poll opening and closing times for all 50 states. Remember, as long as you're in line by the time polls close on Election Day, you can still cast your ballot. Full story here.
When do polls close on Election Day? Here's a complete guide to poll closing times for every state, as well as how many electoral votes are at stake for each, during the upcoming November election. Full story here.
How to find your voting location: For in-person voting on Election Day, the Virginia Department of Elections website has a polling location lookup tool where you can find the address for your voting location. More info here.
What is on the ballot in Virginia for the November 2024 election? In addition to the U.S. Presidential Election, Virginians are voting for their representatives in a U.S. Senate race and several U.S. House of Representatives races. They will also vote for or against a state constitutional amendment and in a variety of local municipal elections. Full story here.
How will votes be counted during the 2024 election? 13News Now breaks down three things to know about the vote counting process in n Virginia and North Carolina: how long, in what order votes will be counted, and if there will be a recount. Full story here.
Sample ballots for the 2024 elections
In Virginia, there is no state-run centralized website to view sample ballots. Instead, the voter registrar in each city and county is likely to make their sample ballots available online. Choose your locality below to visit their website:
