In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot before OCTOBER 30 and be sure to mail it before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in West Virginia from OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 2.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register online or by mail to vote in West Virginia by October 15.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in West Virginia?
To register to vote in West Virginia you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of West Virginia
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
West Virginia does not offer same-day voter registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
To submit your voter registration by mail, online, or in person, your registration must be received by October 15.
What do I need to bring to vote?
All West Virginia voters must show an approved form of identification at the polls during early voting or on election day. All forms of ID must be valid and not expired.
A list of acceptable IDs include:
- West Virginia driver's license
- Other ID issued by West Virginia DMV
- Driver's license issued by another state
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. Military ID
- Employee ID card issued by United States government or West Virginia state government
- Student ID card
- Concealed carry permit
See the complete list of acceptable forms of identification.
Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.