How to register to vote in West Virginia

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for May 12 primary election

Online Register by Tuesday, April 21
By mail Postmarked by Tuesday, April 21
In person Register by Tuesday, April 21

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Tuesday, Oct. 13
By mail Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 13
In person Register by Tuesday, Oct. 13

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.