Find Your Sample Ballot With New Virtual Tool

A new online tool shows residents the candidates and measures they can vote on in this year’s primary election in advance, so that they can take more time to consider their decisions.

A webpage shows a header image with the West Virginia State Capitol, the American flag and a statue of Abraham Lincoln. Below it, a form reads "West Virginia Voter Sample Ballot Lookup," with input fields for a resident's name, date of birth and address, as well as a submit button.

Based on address and district information, a new online tool provides West Virginia residents with a sample ballot for this year’s primary election so they can prepare to make voting decisions in advance.

The Sample Ballot Lookup Tool was launched Tuesday by West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner. In a press release, Warner said he hopes the tool will allow residents to make more informed decisions.

“We are asking voters to take a little time to educate themselves before they go to vote to learn more about the candidates and the initiatives that will be on their ballot,” he said. “The online search tool for Sample Ballots is safe and accurate to use.”

This year, West Virginia’s primary election will be held May 14, with in-person early voting beginning May 1.

The deadline to register to vote in the primary election is April 23.

To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State’s Sample Ballot Lookup Tool online.

For more information on registering to vote in West Virginia, visit the Secretary of State’s website.

Author: Jack Walker

Jack Walker joined West Virginia Public Broadcasting at the Eastern Panhandle Bureau in January 2024. Previously, he worked for the Washington Blade and the Times West Virginian in Fairmont. He has received both a master's and bachelor's degree from Brown University, as well as an associate's degree from Frederick Community College.

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