The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged American Muslims and all citizens to participate in the upcoming state and local elections on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, which will feature major contests across Virginia, New Jersey, and municipalities nationwide.
In Virginia, the general and special election will be for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General races. Virginians will also elect members to the House of Delegates, where all 100 seats are up for re-election, along with other state and local offices. (Official Website)
- Virgina Deadlines:
Register to vote or update your registration online: by Friday, October 24, 2025. Virginia Elections - Early in-person voting period: Friday, September 19, 2025, through Saturday, November 1, 2025. Virginia Elections
- Apply for a ballot to be mailed to you (absentee/mail-in request): by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025 – your request must be received by your local registrar’s office by that time. Virginia Elections
Additional Voting Information in Virginia
When voting in person, you will be required to present an acceptable form of identification at the polls. For more details on voting in person, voting absentee, military and overseas voting, accessible voting, and candidate information, please visit VDE’s website.
When voting in-person, you will be asked to provide an acceptable form of identification at the polls.
More details on voting in-person
More details on voting absentee
More details on military and overseas voting
More details on accessible voting
More details on candidates in election
The New Jersey General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Voters will elect the next governor, all 80 members of the General Assembly, and various county and local officials.
(Official Source: New Jersey Voter Information Portal)
Key Election Deadlines
- October 22, 2025: Sample ballots begin mailing.
- October 25 – November 2, 2025: Early voting period.
- Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- October 28, 2025: Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail.
- October 31, 2025: Deadline for overseas civilian and military voters to apply electronically.
- November 3, 2025 (by 3:00 p.m.): Deadline to apply in person for a mail-in ballot.
- November 4, 2025: Election Day. Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- November 4, 2025 (by 8:00 p.m.): Deadline to return mail-in ballots to a drop box or county Board of Elections.
- November 6, 2025: County Boards must receive non-postmarked mail-in ballots.
- November 10, 2025: Deadline for timely postmarked mail-in ballots to arrive.
- November 15, 2025: Deadline to “cure” mail-in ballot issues.
- December 4, 2025: Certification of election results by the Board of State Canvassers.
Voting Resources
Check voter registration status
Find polling and early voting locations
Military and overseas voter information
Voter rights and accessibility details
County election official contacts
For more details, visit the New Jersey Division of Elections Official Website.
Beyond these two states, local elections across the country will determine leadership in key cities, including:
- New York City, N.Y. – Mayoral election.
October 25, 2025, is the deadline to register to vote in advance of the 2025 General Election. Check your registration status and learn about voter registration options.
October 25, 2025, is also the deadline to request an Early Mail or Absentee ballot for the voter to receive the ballot by mail for the 2025 General Election. View the Request a Ballot page to apply to receive a ballot by mail.
- San Antonio, Texas – Voters will choose the city’s first new mayor since 2009 in one of the year’s most crowded and expensive municipal contests.
Important Dates for Texas
Deadline to register to vote or update your registration: Monday, October 6, 2025
Early voting period begins: Monday, October 20, 2025
Deadline to apply for a ballot by mail (Application for Ballot by Mail): Friday, October 24, 2025
Early voting ends: Friday, October 31, 2025
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
CAIR encourages all eligible voters to verify their registration status, learn about their local races, and make a plan to vote on or before November 4
NOTE (2): As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CAIR is legally prohibited from endorsing or opposing any candidates for public office. Our voter education materials, guides, and resources are provided solely for informational and educational purposes to help community members make informed decisions and participate fully in the democratic process. CAIR encourages all eligible voters to register, stay informed, and cast their ballots in every election.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com