Early Voting Well Ahead Of 2022 Election

Approximately 30% more West Virginians have voted so far this year than in the same period in the last midterm elections in 2022.  

Total turnout stands at 115,855 ballots cast, representing 9.6% of West Virginia’s 1,210,297 registered voters. In 2022, 84,504 votes were cast during the first week of early voting.  

States like Texas and North Carolina have recorded between 20% and 30% voter turnout. More than 40 million Americans have already voted.  

About 3,000 more Republicans than Democrats in West Virginia have voted at this point. So have 17,755 voters registered with no party affiliation.  

Below is a breakdown of votes by political party as of end of day Wednesday, Oct. 28: 

• In-person early votes cast: 109,902 

• Absentee ballots requested: 9,584 

• Absentee ballots returned: 5,953 

• Total ballots cast to date: 115,855 

“All 55 counties have at least one early voting polling location making it convenient for voters to cast ballots on their schedule,” Secretary of State Kris Warner said. “I encourage all registered voters to take advantage of early voting or vote on Election Day on Nov. 3 from 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.” 

Early in-person voting ends Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. A list of early voting locations is available at GoVoteWV.com. Sample ballots for all 1,677 precincts are also available at the site and from county clerks’ offices. 

This is the first statewide general election in West Virginia at which voters are required to present a photo ID for voting purposes, although limited exceptions apply.  

Use the West Virginia 2026 General Election Voter’s Guide to research candidates and find links to more information.