Government of the Virgin Islands​

Election System Offices Announce Poll Watcher Access During 2026 General Election Early Voting

Supervisor of Elections, Mrs. Caroline F. Fawkes wishes to inform all candidates that designated poll watchers will be permitted to observe the Early Voting process at Election System Office locations during the Early Voting period. Designated poll watchers will be granted access daily to the voting centers at the following time: 

  • Opening of the voting center at 8:30AM
  • Periodic checks throughout the day
  • Closing of the voting center at 6:00 PM

Please email the names of designated poll watchers. Poll Watchers Must be registered voters.(maximum of three per candidate) to: esvi.info@vi.gov

Candidates are encouraged to submit the names of their designated poll watchers by October 15, 2026 by 3:00pm. The Early Voting locations are:

  • 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

Please Note: If your poll watcher is not at the voting center at the above time, the process will continue. The Election System Offices remain committed to providing transparency in the electoral process while protecting voter privacy and maintaining efficient voting operations. 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.

“Transparency and integrity remain at the heart of our election administration efforts” 

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