The Virginia Department of Elections announced Tuesday that primary elections for all offices appearing on the 2026 November General Election ballot will be held on Aug. 4, 2026. There will be no primary elections held on June 16, 2026.

The big story is the trend toward warmth. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 50s—Roanoke is forecast to hit 58 degrees by 3 p.m., which is around 7 degrees above average for this time of year.

Virginia lawmakers are back in Richmond for the start of the 2026 General Assembly session, with major issues on the table, including abortion access, redistricting, tax relief, and education.

As 2026 approaches, many people are planning their New Year’s resolutions, but experts say the challenge lies in maintaining them beyond January.