Voter Resources
2026 is an Election Year
The U.S. Virgin Islands will elect a new governor, a full 15-member legislature, and members of the Board of Elections this year. Here’s what you need to know.
Looking for deeper detail? Jump to Learn More for full guides on how USVI elections work, the 2026 ballot, and known voter access issues.
Register to Vote
Register online: app.vivote.gov/registration
Check your registration: app.vivote.gov/lookup
Deadline: You must be registered at least 30 days before Election Day.
To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old (or turning 18 before the election), and a resident of the USVI. You will need an original birth certificate, U.S. passport, DD-214, or naturalization certificate. Copies are not accepted.
You can register online or in person at any Elections System office. Office locations and hours are listed below.
Key Dates
May 19, 2026 — Candidate filing deadline
August 1, 2026 — Primary election (confirm date at vivote.gov)
November 3, 2026 — General election
November 17, 2026 — General runoff (if needed)
Registration deadline for general election: October 4, 2026
Full calendar: 2026 Election Calendar (PDF)
What’s on Your Ballot
Governor & Lieutenant Governor — Open seat. Incumbent Albert Bryan Jr. is term-limited. The governor and lieutenant governor run on a joint ticket, elected to a four-year term.
All 15 Legislature Seats — All seats are up every two years. Seven from the St. Croix district, seven from St. Thomas–St. John, and one at-large seat held by a St. John resident.
6 of 14 Board of Elections Seats — Seven members from each district; six seats are up in 2026.
USVI residents do not vote for U.S. president. The territory’s one delegate to Congress — currently Stacey Plaskett — is non-voting and not up for election in 2026.
The officially recognized parties are the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands, the Independent Citizens Movement (ICM), and the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands. Other political organizations, including the Green Party and TheFuture, are active in the territory but do not currently hold formal party status. See How USVI Elections Work for details on all parties and organizations.
Elections System Offices
St. Thomas — Lockhart Gardens (Upstairs Banco Popular)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | (340) 774-3107
St. Croix — Sunny Isles Shopping Center, Unit 26
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | (340) 773-1021
St. John — Market Place, Suite II
Tuesdays and Thursdays only, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | (340) 776-6535
Email: esvi.info@vi.gov
Website: vivote.gov
⚑ Before visiting the St. Croix office in person, call ahead to confirm it’s open. This office has experienced extended closures in recent months. Online registration is always available. See the Voter Access Notes for details.
Learn More
How USVI Elections Work — Primaries, runoffs, districts, absentee voting, early voting, and the structural facts about territorial elections that differ from the mainland.
2026 Election Guide — Detailed ballot breakdown, candidate profiles (coming after the May 19 filing deadline), and full election calendar.
Voter Access Notes — Known issues that can affect your ability to register and vote, including office closures, limited hours, and registration deadlines.
Quick Links
Register to vote online · Check your registration · Absentee ballot info · Military/overseas voting · File a complaint · vivote.gov
Last updated February 26, 2026. For the most current official information, visit vivote.gov. Found an error? Submit a correction or email corrections@dahvote.com.