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Fairfax County Offers Curbside Voting for Elderly and Disabled Residents
Virginia county makes it easier for those with mobility issues to cast ballots in person.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:18am
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Fairfax County's curbside voting option provides an accessible way for elderly and disabled residents to cast their ballots from the comfort of their own vehicles.Fairfax TodayFairfax County, Virginia has an accessible voting option called curbside voting that allows residents who are 65 and older or have disabilities to cast their ballots from their cars. The county is working to raise awareness about this option, which has been available for years but is not widely known. Voters can call a designated number when they arrive at a polling location, and election officers will come out to assist them in voting privately without having to leave their vehicles.
Why it matters
Curbside voting is an important accessibility measure that helps ensure all eligible voters, regardless of age or mobility, can participate in the democratic process. This option is especially crucial for the 2026 redistricting referendum, where the stakes are high for Virginia voters.
The details
Fairfax County's curbside voting allows residents to call a number when they arrive at a polling location, and election officers will come out to check them in, provide a ballot, and cast it on the voter's behalf without them having to leave their car. This process takes around 5 minutes. The county has over 2,000 election officers posted across polling sites on Election Day to assist with curbside voting and other accessibility needs.
- Curbside voting has been an option in Fairfax County for years, but the county is working to raise awareness about it ahead of the 2026 redistricting referendum on April 18, 2026.
The players
Sheri Malry
A Fairfax County resident who recently took advantage of the curbside voting option due to mobility issues.
Sean Stewart
Communications division chief for Fairfax County's Office of Elections, who is helping to promote the curbside voting option.
What they’re saying
“What it all comes down to is that at the end of the day, there are options in place. We want to make sure folks can cast that ballot. We want to do everything we can to make it an easy, efficient, straightforward process, and part of that is just letting folks know.”
— Sean Stewart, Communications division chief, Fairfax County Office of Elections
“Five minutes, they're out, I'm voting, I'm on my way.”
— Sheri Malry
What’s next
Fairfax County officials will continue to promote the curbside voting option ahead of the April 18th redistricting referendum to ensure all eligible residents are aware of this accessibility measure.
The takeaway
Curbside voting is an important tool for expanding access to the democratic process, especially for elderly and disabled residents who may have difficulty physically getting to a polling location. Fairfax County's efforts to raise awareness about this option demonstrate a commitment to inclusive and equitable voting.
