West Virginia 2026 General Election
Official rosters identify ballot placement. Campaign details cite self-stated sources. Filing records are shown separately and do not establish ballot eligibility.
Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Register by mail: no readable postmark
Applications without a postmark or with an illegible postmark
Received by October 16.Verified October 12, 2026
Same-day registration
Check the official requirementsEarly voting
October 21–31 during weekday business hours; October 24 and 31, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Request an absentee ballot
Voters qualifying for regular absentee voting
Application received by October 28.Verified October 12, 2026
Return by hand
Regular absentee ballots delivered in person
Delivered by November 2 at the county clerk's closing time.Verified October 12, 2026
Return by mail: postmark
Regular absentee ballots
Postmarked by November 3.Verified October 12, 2026
Return by mail: receipt
Regular mailed absentee ballots postmarked by November 3
Received before the county canvass begins November 9; check the local start time.Verified October 12, 2026
Return without a postmark or by express service
USPS ballots without a postmark, or express shipping service ballots
Received by November 4.Verified October 12, 2026
Election Day polling hours
November 3, 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Polls close
November 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM Eastern Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
U.S. Senate
U.S. House (2 seats)
State Legislature (117 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
3 federal/gubernatorial races and 117 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
WV Election Resources
Check RegistrationStart or update your voter registration
Verify your registration is active and current
Request or track your absentee ballot
Locate where to vote on election day
Preview your ballot before election day
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State Election Office
Bldg. 1, Suite 157-k, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305