USVI Election 2026:
Everything You Need to Know

Who is running for governor of the Virgin Islands in 2026?

Seven tickets are certified for the 2026 USVI governor's race. Three are Democratic (facing a primary on August 1), and four are Independent (going directly to the November 3 general election).

When is the 2026 USVI election?

The 2026 USVI election cycle has three key dates. The Democratic primary is August 1, 2026 (Saturday). The general election is November 3, 2026 (Tuesday). A runoff election, if no candidate wins more than 50%, is scheduled for November 17, 2026.

What is the USVI primary election 2026?

The 2026 USVI primary election is held on Saturday, August 1, 2026. It is a Democratic party primary — only registered Democrats may vote. The three Democratic governor tickets (Plaskett/Potter, Roach/Francis, Frett-Gregory/Moorehead) will be narrowed to one, who then advances to the November 3 general election alongside all four Independent tickets.

How do I register to vote in the U.S. Virgin Islands?

To register to vote in the USVI, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and have lived in the territory for at least 90 days. Register in person at your district Elections System office. Bring a birth certificate, U.S. passport, military discharge (DD214), or naturalization certificate.

What is the voter registration deadline for the USVI 2026 election?

Under USVI law (18 VIC 94), voter registration closes 30 days before each election. The deadline to register for the August 1 primary was July 2, 2026 — that deadline has passed. The deadline to register for the November 3 general election is October 4, 2026.

Is Stacey Plaskett running for governor in 2026?

Yes. Stacey Plaskett, who has served as USVI Delegate to Congress since 2015, is running for governor on the Democratic ticket with running mate Milton Potter (current Senate President). She is not seeking re-election to Congress. Plaskett is among three candidates competing in the August 1 Democratic primary.

Is Tregenza Roach running for governor in 2026?

Yes. Tregenza Roach, the current Lieutenant Governor of the Virgin Islands, is running for governor on the Democratic ticket with running mate Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr. Roach has served as Lieutenant Governor since 2019 alongside Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and is one of three Democrats in the August 1 primary.

Is Donna Frett-Gregory running for governor in 2026?

Yes. Donna Frett-Gregory, a former Senate President and the third woman in USVI history to lead the Legislature, entered the 2026 governor's race in May 2026 with running mate Rodney Moorehead, a St. Croix school principal. She is competing in the August 1 Democratic primary.

When was the 2026 USVI gubernatorial debate?

The first 2026 USVI gubernatorial debate was held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at the Ruth E. Thomas Auditorium, Charlotte Amalie High School, hosted by the USVI Area Labor Federation / AFL-CIO. It featured the three Democratic candidates only — Plaskett, Roach, and Frett-Gregory. A Democratic Party primary debate is also expected in July 2026 ahead of the August 1 primary.

Where can I find USVI 2026 election results?

Official 2026 USVI election results will be published by the Elections System of the Virgin Islands at vivote.gov after polls close. Primary results are certified by August 11, 2026. General election results are certified by November 13, 2026. VIIQ will update all candidate pages with results as soon as they are certified.

Can I vote early in the USVI 2026 election?

Yes. The USVI offers early voting before both the primary and general elections. For the primary, early voting runs July 20–29, 2026. For the general election, early voting runs October 16–31, 2026. Absentee ballots by mail must be requested by July 18 (primary) and October 20 (general).

What offices are on the ballot in the 2026 USVI general election?

The 2026 USVI general election includes races for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Delegate to Congress, Legislature of the Virgin Islands (Senate seats in both districts), Board of Education, and Board of Elections. The governor and lieutenant governor run on a joint ticket. All offices are voted on November 3, 2026.

We analyzed every word
at the first debate.

We ran keyword frequency analysis on the full transcript of the June 26, 2026 AFL-CIO Gubernatorial Forum — 9,980 words of candidate speech across 189 turn segments. Here's what the data showed.