2026 West Virginia Voting Checklist + Deadlines

  1. Find out if you are registered to vote. Check your West Virginia voter status here.

  2. Register to vote in West Virginia if you need to by Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 through mail or in-person Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Update your existing registration if any of your information has changed. 

  3. Make sure you have your ID/Voter ID with you. 

  4. The general election date is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Put this date on your calendar.

  5. You can also vote early from Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. Put these dates on your calendar. 

  6. Request an absentee ballot in West Virginia if you want to vote-by-mail.

    • Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 5:00PM 

  7. Return your absentee ballot by:

    • Deadline: 

      • Hand Delivered by Monday, November 2, 2026

      • Post Received by Wednesday, November 4, 2026

      • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by Monday, November 9, 2026

  8. Find out where your West Virginia polling place is. 

  9. Be sure to take note of any accessibility challenges you might face. West Virginia offers curbside voting.

  10. If you need some instructions or want a demonstration of your district’s voting system or accessible equipment, contact your Supervisor of Elections in your county. 

  11. Check out what a sample ballot looks like. If you did not receive one in the mail, most Supervisors of Elections have them posted on their websites.

  12. Arrange any transportation help you might need. Do this in advance, not on the day you need a ride.

    Remember: your voice and vote matters! Report any voting issues by calling or texting 1-866-687-8683 (English) or 888-839-8682 (Spanish)