West Virginia Voter Info

The general election is Nov 5, 2024.
West Virginia, here’s all the info you need to know!

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Important Dates to know, west virginia!

New Voter Registration Deadline

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Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Early Voting

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Am I registered?

Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

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Absentee Ballot Rules

Any registered voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

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Am I eligible to register to vote?

General Requirements

You are eligible to vote in West Virginia if you:

at 17 years of age provided you will be 18 by the next general election.
Are a U.S. citizen

You are NOT eligible to vote in West Virginia if:

You have been legally declared "mentally incompetent" by a court
You are serving a sentence which includes any period of incarceration, parole and probation, following a conviction for either a felony, treason, or bribery in an election

Restorative Requirements

If you have completed a felony sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation, or you have been pardoned, then you are immediately eligible to register to vote

You may preregister to vote in West Virginia

at 17 years of age provided you will be 18 by the next general election.

For Military Service Members

Service members and their dependents may register and request a ballot using the federal voter registration/ballot request form ("FPCA"). You will have the following identification options when completing the form:

U.S. State or Territory or District Issued ID
Option to Indicate that you do not have the Requested ID
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number

Voting Overseas

U.S. citizens living abroad have the right to vote as absentee voters, provided they are eligible to vote in their state. If you are living outside of the U.S. permanently, indefinitely, or temporarily, your voting rights stay with you, even if you never voted when you lived in the U.S. To vote from overseas:

Complete and send an overseas voter registration/ballot request form to your election office in the U.S. This is one specific form that will register you as an overseas voter and request your absentee ballot – simultaneously.

Can I vote if I have a record?

You probably can. Find out!

Please use our eligibility tool to find out if you can vote.

I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?

My school's address or my parent's address?

Students who lived in West Virginia before moving elsewhere to attend school, and who wish to establish or keep their West Virginia voting residency (i.e., at their parents’ West Virginia address), should have no problem doing so unless they have already registered to vote in another state. Students attending school in West Virginia should be able to register and vote at their school address as long as they do not plan to move back to their parents’ house, and they intend to make it their residence, even if they do not have specific plans beyond graduation.

Will I need ID?

Do I need ID to register to vote?

To register to vote in West Virginia you should provide one of the following:

Your West Virginia Driver's License Number
Your West Virginia ID Number
Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number

First Time Voters: If you registered to vote for the first time in West Virginia or your county, and you have not voted in a federal election in West Virginia, you must show a valid ID with your voter registration application or the first time you vote. To register to vote for the first time by mail, you will need to provide a copy of a valid photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID must show your current name and address:

Current and Valid Photo ID
Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Government Check, or Paycheck that Shows your current name and address
Government Issued Document that shows your current name and address

Do I need ID if I am voting in person?

In West Virginia, when voting in-person, you are required to show a photo ID which is valid and not expired. You can use any ID from this list:

Valid West Virginia issued ID
Valid West Virginia Driver's License
Valid US Passport
Valid Government Employee ID
Valid Student ID from State School
Valid Military ID
Valid West Virginia Voter ID Card with Photo
Out of State Driver's License or Non-driver ID
Voter reg card w photo issued by WV county clerk or the WV Secretary of State

The Rona will not pause the revolution. Get the facts.

Important Dates to know, west virginia!

Can I Vote by Mail? (Absentee)

Am I eligible to register to vote?

Can I vote if I have a record?

I am a college student. Where do I register to vote?

Will I need ID?

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