West Virginia

Requirements

  • At least 17 years old, and 18 before the next General Election. 17 year olds may register and vote in primary elections if they turn 18 before the next general election.

  • Must be a United States citizen

  • Reside at their registered legal address for at least thirty (30) days before the election to be considered eligible to vote. This thirty-day requirement also applies to elections in municipalities, barring other language in municipal charters

  • Not been judged incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction

  • No one under conviction, probation, or parole for treason, bribery in an election, or any felony is allowed to vote. Once a person completes his or her sentence, he or she may register to vote again.

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Voter Registration Forms

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Request Absentee Ballot: Follow instructions to either apply for a ballot online or print out a mail-able application.

Election Info

ID Required: Yes 

Same-Day Registration:  No

Deadlines

New Voter Registration: October 13

Absentee Ballot request  (Illness, injury or other medical reason)

Request for Postal Ballot October 28

Ballots Received: Absentee ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 9 or you can drop off your ballot in person by Nov. 2.