West Virginia
Am I eligible to vote in West Virginia?
You are eligible to vote in West Virginia if you are:
A citizen of the United States
A resident of West Virginia
At least 18 years of age on Election Day
You are ineligible to vote in West Virginia if you:
Have been convicted of a felony and are currently serving out your sentence (voting rights are restored after the sentence has been fully completed.)
Have been deemed mentally incompetent by a court of law
When is West Virginia's voter registration deadline?
Online/By Mail: October 15, 2024
In-person: October 15, 2024
How do I request an absentee ballot in West Virginia?
If you are eligible for absentee voting, you can fill out a West Virginia Absentee Ballot Application and submit it by mail or in-person to your local County Clerk. If your application is approved, the County Clerk will send you an absentee ballot. Once you have your absentee ballot filled out, you can submit it to your County Clerk by Election Day.
Under some specific circumstances, which are stated on the application, you may qualify for an Emergency Absent Voter's Ballot. If you do qualify, you can submit a filled-out Application for Voting an Emergency Absent Voter's Ballot to your County Clerk.
What do I need to bring to the polls in West Virginia?
Under most circumstances, you will be required to show some form of identification when you go to the polls, i.e., some form of ID that is currently valid and contains your name. You can show a photo ID and/or a non-photo ID. Some examples of acceptable photo IDs include:
Driver's license
U.S. Passport
Student ID card
Some acceptable forms of non-photo IDs include:
Voter registration card
Utility bill
Bank statement
Social Security card
Birth Certificate
For additional information regarding acceptable IDs and exceptions to the voter ID rule, you can visit the Be Registered and Ready page of the West Virginia's Secretary of State's website.
What special accommodations are available?
You are entitled to assistance at the polling place if you are:
Blind
Disabled
Elderly
Illiterate
If you are disabled and able to vote with the proper equipment, you can use an ADA-compliant machine to cast your ballot. If you require assistance to cast your ballot, you can be assisted by either a person of your choosing, or two poll workers of opposing political parties. Additional information regarding polling place accessibility can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
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November 5, 2024 - General Election
