Virginia Petition Signature Requirements

How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Virginia, the petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Virginia voter file.

Of enrolled voters — Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General

Filing dates vary by office — confirm with your election authority.

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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Official sources

Always confirm requirements and deadlines with the official Virginia election authority before you file:

Virginia Department of Elections

Frequently asked questions

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 petition filing deadline in Virginia?

Filing windows for Virginia have closed or vary by office. Create a free account and confirm dates with your 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 on May 28, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.