Cape Charles Announces Key Dates and Requirements for 2026 Municipal Election

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — The Town of Cape Charles has officially announced details for its upcoming municipal election, scheduled for November 3, 2026, when voters will select a mayor and three members of the Town Council.

Individuals interested in running for office must complete two required forms: the Certificate of Candidate Qualification – Local Offices and the Declaration of Candidacy. These documents must be submitted to the Northampton County Voter Registration Office, located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, no later than 7:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026.

Hard copies of the required forms are available for pickup at the Town Clerk’s Office at 412 Tazewell Avenue in Cape Charles.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review eligibility requirements through the Virginia Department of Elections, which provides detailed guidance in its Candidate Bulletin. The bulletin outlines step-by-step instructions for filing candidacy paperwork. For additional assistance, candidates may contact the Northampton County Voter Registration Office at 757-678-0480.

For voters, the deadline to register or update an existing voter registration is October 23, 2026. Early in-person voting will begin on September 18, 2026, at the Northampton County Voter Registration Office.

Residents who wish to vote by mail must submit an absentee ballot application by 5:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026. Applications must be received—not just postmarked—by that deadline.

Voters also have the option to register or request an absentee ballot online through the state’s Citizen Portal.

Town officials encourage residents with questions to contact the Northampton County Voter Registration Office in Eastville at 757-678-0480.

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