West Virginia Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the West Virginia Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when West Virginia elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with West Virginia elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of West Virginia.
West Virginia Federal and State Elections
Tue May 12, 2026 - West Virginia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Email, Online or Fax by
Tue Apr 21, 2026 - Postmarked by
Tue Apr 21, 2026 - Post received by
Fri Apr 24, 2026 (when postmark is missing) - In-Person Request by
Tue May 12, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Submitted by
Wed May 6, 2026 - Emergency Ballot Period
From Tue May 5, 2026 12:00AM UTC to Tue May 12, 2026 11:18AM UTC
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Hand Delivered by
Mon May 11, 2026 - Post Received by
Wed May 13, 2026 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Mon May 18, 2026
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Wed Apr 29, 2026 to Sat May 9, 2026
West Virginia Local Elections
West Virginia Federal and State Elections
Tue May 12, 2026 - West Virginia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
- Submitted by
Tue Apr 21, 2026 - Overseas Registration
Members of the uniformed services and overseas citizens whose employment supports national security, who have been discharged 60 days preceding an election, and spouses/dependents residing with said individuals, may register to vote in person.
In-Person Request byMembers of the uniformed services and overseas citizens whose employment supports national security, who have been discharged 60 days preceding an election, and spouses/dependents residing with said individuals, may register to vote in person.
Mon May 11, 2026
Military:
None on RecordAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Submitted byWed May 6, 2026
Military:
None on RecordAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
- Email or Fax by
Tue May 12, 2026 7:30PM - Post Received by
Mon May 18, 2026
Military:
None on RecordWest Virginia Local Elections
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