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Voter Registration Deadline Arrives in West Virginia

The deadline to register to vote in next month’s primary election in West Virginia has arrived.

Tuesday, April 17 is the last day for state residents to register if they want to vote on May 8.

Residents can register in person at their county clerk’s offices, the secretary of state’s office, the Division of Motor Vehicles, public assistance offices, agencies serving disabled people, marriage license offices and military recruiting agencies.

Mailed applications can be sent to the county clerk or the secretary of state’s office.

Early voting begins April 25 and runs until May 5. Early voting hours and locations are determined by county clerk’s offices.

To register online, visit GoVoteWV.com.

Early Voting Totals Reach New High

More West Virginians have voted early this election year than in any of the past four election cycles.

The Secretary of State’s Office reports more than 63,000 West Virginians cast early ballots in just the first seven days of early voting this year. That number is up by some 40,000 votes from 2014 and about 30,000 from the previous presidential election cycle in 2012.

The ten day early voting period began April 27 and ends Saturday, May 7.

Most counties are using county courthouses to host the early voting booths, but your local voting location can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Early voting has been an option for West Virginia voters since 2002.

West Virginia’s primary election day is Tuesday May 10.

Polls will be open in every county from 6:30 that morning until 7:30 that night.

Early Voting for West Virginia Primary Starts Wednesday

West Virginia voters can begin heading to the polls this week to cast votes ahead of the May 10 primary election.

Early voting begins Wednesday and runs through May 7. Polls will be open on Saturdays.

According to the Secretary of State’s website, there are 1.22 million registered voters in the state, with 47 percent registered as Democrats, about 30 percent registered as Republicans and 20 percent with no party affiliation.