Primary Rules
How Virginia's Primary Works
Virginia uses a Open Primary system
Open Primary
Any registered voter can vote in any party's primary, regardless of their own party affiliation or registration status.
Voter file data: L2 Data · Registration counts: Virginia Secretary of State · Updated May 4, 2026
Virginia Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
5,966,794
Largest Party
Democratic (51.24%)
Independent / NPP
18.2%
Primary Type
Open Primary
At a Glance
Virginia at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
5,966,794
across 133 counties
Registration Rate
83.3%
eligible population
No Party Preference
18.2%
of registered voters
2024 Turnout
71.2%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Virginia?
Democratic51.24%
Republican30.56%
Independent/Other18.2%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 3,057,108 | 51.24% |
Republican | 1,823,713 | 30.56% |
Independent/Other | 1,085,973 | 18.2% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Virginia
How many eligible Virginia residents actually vote?
Eligible vs Registered
5,966,794 registered7,160,153 eligible
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 71.2% | 4,537,976 |
| 2022 General | 47.7% | 3,021,956 |
| 2020 General | 71.8% | 4,523,142 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 17.7% | 1,057,750 |
| 2024 State Primary | R Senate primary only (certified); DoE confirmed it only publishes November turnout stats; combined D+R total not available | 273,307 |
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