Virginia Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Virginia, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Virginia voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General | — | 5% |
| State Senator | — | 5% |
| State Representative | — | 5% |
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How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Virginia?
Virginia signature requirements vary by office. Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General: 5% of enrolled voters; State Senator: 5% of enrolled voters; State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Virginia?
2026 petition filing dates for Virginia are listed above. Always confirm with your state or local election authority.
Can I validate Virginia petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Virginia voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.
How does signature validation work?
You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.
Last updated for the 2026 cycle on May 28, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.