Voting in West Virginia
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every West Virginia voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Shelley Moore Capito · Republican
- Rachel Fetty Anderson · Democratic
- S. Marshall Wilson · Constitution
Governor
No race for Governor in West Virginia this year.
Source: Official Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Kanawha County, WV (sample ballot posted by WV Secretary of State). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Tuesday, Oct. 13 (21 days before the election).
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person Wednesday, Oct. 21 to Saturday, Oct. 31, at county early voting sites.
Election Day
Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required).
Request by: Application must be received by the county clerk by Wednesday, Oct. 28 (6th day before the election).
Return by: By mail: postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 3 and received before canvass begins Monday, Nov. 9. By hand: delivered to the county clerk by Monday, Nov. 2.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required: WV driver license or state ID, other state driver license, U.S. passport, military ID, government or WV school photo ID, or photo voter card. Without ID, vote a provisional ballot.
Note: No same-day registration found on official pages.
From the West Virginia Secretary of State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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