WV EARLY VOTING 10/23-11/02/2024
Visit WV's Secretary of State's website to find a voting location near you.
The West Virginia Secretary of State's website offers helpful links and guides for information about voting in the general election. You can also reach out to your County Clerk's office, as your County Clerk is responsible for overseeing elections in your county of residence. Please be kind to County Clerks, their staff, and poll workers, as they work tirelessly to implement and ensure fair and secure elections during each election year.
The last day to request an absentee ballot is 10/30/2024: Click here for the application
How to mail in your completed absentee ballot:
You will need two (2) envelopes for returning your printed ballot by:
1. A security envelope for your marked ballot.
2. An outer envelope for returning your security envelope and your Oath of Voter.
Voting Instructions
1. Ensure you have completely and clearly marked your selections on the ballot.
2. Read, sign, and date the Oath of Voter acknowledging that a material misstatement is grounds for conviction for
perjury.
Security (Inner) Envelope Instructions
NOTE: Do not put your Oath of Voter inside the security envelope with the Ballot.
1. Print and cut out the Security and Mailing Envelope templates provided.
2. Tape the Security Envelope label to the front of one of the envelopes (or you may write “Security Envelope” on one of
the envelopes).
3. Fold your ballot and insert it into the Security Envelope; seal the envelope. Do not put your Oath of Voter inside the
security envelope with the Ballot.
Mailing (Outer) Envelope Instructions – Method 1
1. Tape the Mailing Envelope template to the front of the mailing envelope.
2. Place the sealed Security Envelope and signed Oath of Voter inside this envelope.
3. Seal the envelope securely.
4. Mail the envelope.
Mailing (Outer) Envelope Instructions – Method 2
1. Using a pen, copy the return mail address exactly as shown on the label onto the front of the mailing envelope. Using
this method, you will need to affix the appropriate postage.
2. Place the sealed Security Envelope and signed Oath of Voter inside this envelope.
3. Seal the envelope securely.
4. Mail the envelope with appropriate postage.
Tracking the Status of Your Ballot
To track the status of your ballot, please visit GoVoteWV.com and click “Track Your Absentee Ballot.”