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Absentee Ballots Returned Update Released

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The Secretary of State released the first 2024 General Election Turnout Report today.
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The Secretary of State’s office has logged 7,511 votes already cast via absentee ballot in West Virginia’s November general election, according to the first 2024 General Election Turnout Report released today.

These returned absentee ballots compose about half of the total 15,750 absentee ballots already requested in the state. Registered voters may request an absentee ballot through October 30.

The Secretary of State’s update did not include any returned ballots for Pleasants and Mineral counties. Pleasants and Mineral county clerks did not immediately return requests for comment.

Common reasons to vote absentee include physical disability or travel outside your county on election day. Absentee ballots must be returned to your local county clerk in-person by November 4 or postmarked by November 5. Visit govotewv.com for a full list of qualifying reasons to vote absentee and more information on how to vote.