The next election in West Virginia is West Virginia General Election on .
More than 466 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to county offices like Brooke County Magistrate Judge - Division 2.
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be received by
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in West Virginia by using one of the following methods:
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 21 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in West Virginia varies based on the method of registration:
Bring a valid ID. The following documentation will be accepted that show your current name and address: A valid photo identification, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, any other official government document. Also be prepared to provide your DMV issued driver's license or state ID number. If you don't have a driver's license or state ID, then you may enter the last four numbers of your social security number. If you do not have any of these numbers, then you may indicate this on your application and a voter ID number will be assigned to you.
Enter your driver's license number. If you do not have a driver's license number, enter the last four numbers of your social security number. If you do not have a driver's license number or a social security number, an identification number will be assigned to you.
You must provide the following information: your name as it appears on your West Virginia driver's license or ID card, your date of birth, your West Virginia driver's license or ID card number, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:
Bring a valid ID. The following documentation will be accepted that show your current name and address: A valid photo identification, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, any other official government document. Also be prepared to provide your DMV issued driver's license or state ID number. If you don't have a driver's license or state ID, then you may enter the last four numbers of your social security number. If you do not have any of these numbers, then you may indicate this on your application and a voter ID number will be assigned to you.
Enter your driver's license number. If you do not have a driver's license number, enter the last four numbers of your social security number. If you do not have a driver's license number or a social security number, an identification number will be assigned to you.
You must provide the following information: your name as it appears on your West Virginia driver's license or ID card, your date of birth, your West Virginia driver's license or ID card number, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
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Residents of West Virginia can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In West Virginia, you need to be registered to vote at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming West Virginia General Election, your voter registration application must be:
No, West Virginia does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 21 days before an election in order to vote.
West Virginia residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In West Virginia, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
West Virginia to vote in their primaries upon request.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same processes and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming West Virginia General Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on West Virginia’s Secretary of State website.
For the West Virginia General Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 13 days before Election Day and ends 3 days before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to the West Virginia Secretary of State website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with West Virginia’s voter ID laws:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at all polling places statewide in West Virginia.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with your county clerk’s office to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in West Virginia, you can find more information on this page from the West Virginia Secretary of State.
According to the West Virginia Secretary of State, to be eligible to vote by mail in West Virginia, you must have one of the following circumstances:
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you may still be able to vote in person if you contact your county clerk.
West Virginia provides prepaid postage for absentee ballots. You can mail your ballot back without adding any stamps.
You can track your ballot by visiting West Virginia’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
GoVoteWV | West Virginia Secretary of State. Accessed July 17, 2024.
Elections FAQs | West Virginia Secretary of State. Accessed July 31, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
Voter ID Requirements | West Virginia Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Voters with Disabilities | West Virginia Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Absentee Ballot Tracking | West Virginia Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Absentee Voting Information | West Virginia Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 8, 2024.
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