West Virginia general election

November 5, 2024

Election type: general
Region: West Virginia
Description: West Virginia statewide general election

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Key deadlines in West Virginia

Voter registration deadlines

Online: 21 days before Election Day
By mail: Received by 21 days before Election Day
In person: 21 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot request deadlines

By mail: Received by 6 days before Election Day
In person: 6 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot return deadlines

By mail: Postmarked by Election Day
In person: Received by 1 day BEFORE Election Day

Voting dates

Early voting starts: 13 days before Election Day
Early voting ends: 3 days before Election Day
Election Day: November 5, 2024

Questions about voting in West Virginia

When is Election Day?

Can I vote early?

Where do I vote?

What type of ID do I need to show when I vote?

Can I use my student ID as identification when voting?

Can I have a ballot mailed to me?

I have a ballot. How do I return it?

How do I know if I'm registered to vote?

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

I've moved. Do I have to update my registration?

How do I vote if I'm in the military or overseas?

What if I have other questions?