Early voting began today in the U.S. Virgin Islands, marking an important milestone in this year’s election cycle. Voters across the community can now cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Supervisor of Elections, Caroline F. Fawkes, emphasizes that early voting provides a convenient, secure, and accessible option for individuals who wish to participate in the democratic process on a schedule that works best for them. The number of Early Voters to date territory wide are as follows: St. Croix-509, St. Thomas-458, and St. John-3 for a total of 970 Early Voters.

Voters have until Wednesday, July 29th to participate in Early Voting to avoid the lines on Primary Election Day – August 1, 2026. Early Voting dates are Monday, July 20, 2026, to Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily on St. Thomas & St. Croix. St. John scheduled hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, July 23 – July 29, 2026. Early Voting locations in both districts are as follow:

• St. Croix Elections Office-Sunny Isles Shopping Center Unit 26
• St. Thomas Elections Office- Lockhart Gardens (Upstairs Banco Popular)
• St. John Elections Office- Market Place Suite II, 3rd Floor

Supervisor Fawkes reminds the public that Absentee Ballots are available as an alternate for anyone that is unable to Early Vote or participate on Primary Election Day. Voters can request an emailed absentee ballot and in-person absentee ballot by August 1, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Absentee Ballot Applications are available at the Elections System offices territory-wide or at the Elections System website https://app.vivote.gov/absentee.

For additional information, you may contact the Office of the Supervisor of Elections at (340) 773-1021 or 774-3107. Visit www.vivote.gov for up-to-date and accurate election news.

“The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” – Abraham Lincoln