Voting Info

Here’s some key information for the West Virginia May 12, 2026, primary election.

If you’re a new voter, register now online or go to your county courthouse to register. Check the WV Secretary of State website for detailed instructions. (The deadline for registration is April 21, 2026.) 

 

Returning voters should confirm their registration and polling location, especially if they’ve moved or haven’t voted recently.

 

An invitation to Independents and unaffiliated voters:

The Republican Party chose to close its primary elections, beginning this year. Registered voters who are independent, have no party affiliation, or are unaffiliated are welcome to cast a ballot in the Democratic primary. The West Virginia Democratic Party is committed to keeping our primary elections open and giving Independent voters a voice at the ballot box during the primary elections. 

 

WV Photo Voter ID Requirement

The SAVE Act has not passed at the federal level, but in 2025, the WV Legislature passed HB 3016, which requires photo identification to be shown when voting. This new requirement eliminates all forms of non-photo identification from being used as voter identification (with some exceptions for first-time voters).

 

The following forms of photo ID are acceptable to use at the polls (from the Secretary of State’s website):

 

• West Virginia driver’s license or state-issued ID,

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• Driver’s license from another state,

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• U.S. passport or passport card,

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• Employee ID with photo issued by local, state, or federal government.

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• Student ID with photo from a WV institution of higher education or a WV high school,

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• U.S. military ID with photo,

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• Voter registration card with photo issued by a WV county clerk or the WV Secretary of State,

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• An ID issued by the DMV without a photo for voters who swear and affirm that they belong to recognized religious communities that prohibit them from being photographed.

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Decide how you prefer to vote – you have options.

​Vote by mail with an absentee ballot. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is May 6, 2026.

 

OR

 

Vote early in person from April 29 through May 9. Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm, and Sat. 9 am - 5 pm at either of these locations in Greenbrier County:
 

• 912 Court St. N in Lewisburg (Courthouse)
   

• 604 Nicholas St, Rupert (Community Center)

 

OR

 

Vote in Person on Election Day, Tuesday, March 12, 2026. Look up your polling place here.
 

See what’s on your ballot.

Look up your sample ballot on Ballotpedia.

 

Learn more about our candidates here.
 

Make your plan to vote.

Once you’ve decided how, when, and where you’ll be voting, invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join you!
 

Share what you’ve learned.

Tell your friends and family about your voting plan and encourage them to make their own. Then, cast your ballot and let your voice be heard!
 

Need more info? Visit GoVoteWV.com or contact us.

 

If we want a government that will fix our water systems, fund our public schools, and make the cost of living and healthcare affordable, we all need to pitch in, support good candidates, and get out the vote!

 

More resources:

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Greenbrier County Clerk Office: Voter registration, absentee voting, and early voting.

 

West Virginia Democratic Party: Learn about Democratic events and candidates across the state.

 

West Virginia Watch: Independent, nonpartisan news service holding public officials and agencies accountable.

 

Mountain State Spotlight: Sustained outrage journalism exposing abuses of power by government and institutions.

Real WV: Local news that goes beyond the headlines to touch the heart of Appalachian identity.