State Resources
West Virginia
Your Vote Matters!
Did you know that a 2024 City Council seat was decided by a game of chance after two candidates tied?
Important Election Dates
Primary Election - May 12, 2026
Registration Deadlines
April 21, 2026
Absentee Ballot Deadlines*
Request: May 6, 2026
Return: May 12, 2026
Early Voting
April 29, 2026 – May 9, 2026
*Absentee ballots with no postmark must be received by the County Clerk no later than May 13, 2026. Ballots postmarked on election day must arrive by May 18, 2026.
General Election - November 3, 2026
Registration Deadlines
October 13, 2026
Absentee Ballot Deadlines*
Request: October 28, 2026
Return: November 3, 2026
Early Voting
October 21, 2026 – October 31, 2026
*Absentee ballots with no postmark must be received by the County Clerk no later than May 13, 2026. Ballots postmarked on election day must arrive by May 18, 2026.
