Eager voters continue to turn out across the Territory to cast their ballots in the 2026 Primary Election Early Voting. Election offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix opened their doors to enthusiastic electors, many of whom expressed appreciation for the ease and efficiency of the voting process. Early Voting began on Monday, July 20, 2026, on St. Croix and St. Thomas. Early Voting on St. John will begin on Thursday, July 23, 2026. As of July 22, 2026, the number of electors who have participated in Early Voting is as follows: St. Croix- 1,321, St. Thomas – 1,234, St. John- 8, for a total of 2,563 Early Voters.

Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes encourages senior citizens and all eligible voters who wish to vote in person to take advantage of Early Voting and avoid potential lines on Primary Election Day, August 1, 2026.

Early Voting is scheduled to continue through July 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily on St. Thomas and St. Croix. On St. John, voting hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Voting Centers are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Early Voting Locations:

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

Voters unable to vote early or on Election Day may apply for an absentee ballot at the Elections System website https://app.vivote.gov/absentee. Applications will be accepted through August 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. For assistance, call (340) 773-1021 or (340) 774-3107.

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision.”