- 2013 Elections
- How Do I Register?
- When Do I Vote?
- Where Do I Vote?
- What Do I Bring?
- Send Me Reminders
2013 Elections in West Virginia
For more information on all of the races happening in 2013, visit the West Virginia Secretary of State site.
Registration Information
The deadline to register vote in West Virginia is: Postmarked 21 days before the election.
To qualify to register to vote in West Virginia, you must:
- A resident of West Virginia and the county where you register.
- A U.S. citizen.
- At least 17 years old and 18 before the next general election.
- Not currently under conviction for a felony, including probation or parole, or a court ruling of mental incompetence. (Voting rights are restored when the term of conviction ends.)
Register to vote now!
To check the status of your voter registration, click here.
When can I vote in West Virginia?
Early Voting Information
In-person early voting available? YesBy mail early voting available? Yes
Come back soon for more information.
Voting Hours on Election Day
The polls are open from:6:30am to 7:30pm
Please contact your state election office for additional voting information, or click here to learn more about voting absentee in your state.
Where do I vote?
Find out at http://apps.sos.wv.gov/elections/voter/find-polling-place.aspx
For more information, contact your state election office.
What do you need to bring?
If you are a first-time voter or did not provide identification when you registered to vote, you'll need to provide an ID with proof of your name, age, and address. Below are examples of acceptable ID:
- West Virginia Driver's license
- Another valid photo ID
- Military Card
- Voter ID card
- A current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document that shows your current and complete name and address.
If you’ve previously voted in a federal election in West Virginia, you aren’t required to bring an ID.
For more information, contact your state election office.
