With several offices up for reelection in West Virginia, there are important dates and deadlines voters should be aware of. According to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, these are significant dates and deadlines for 2026: For the primary election: For the general election: In 2026,

Election officials are hoping to educate the public about several changes that will impact the upcoming May primary. The two most significant changes will be the requirement of a photo ID to vote and a decision by the West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee that will only allow registered Republicans to vote in the GOP primary.

Secretary of State Kris Warner announced the launch of a statewide contest, inviting all West Virginia eighth-graders to design an “I Voted” sticker that will be distributed in their home county during this year’s election cycle.

Some voters could find themselves unable to cast ballots for their preferred candidate in the Mountain State’s May 12 primary.

West Virginia State Senator Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) says he won’t be seeking reelection in 2026 after more than ten years. When Sen. Woelfel entered the body in 2015, the first year of the Republican majority since 1936.

Jay Taylor, the majority whip of the West Virginia Senate, announced Monday he is seeking reelection, citing his conservative voting record, leadership role and focus on rural

Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced the launch of a statewide contest inviting all West Virginia eighth-grade students to design an “I Voted!” sticker, with the winning design to be distributed in the student’s home county during the 2026 election cycle.

Registered voters interested in running for public office in either county or state positions can officially throw their hats in the ring beginning on Monday, when the filing period for the May 12 West Virginia Primary Election opens.

Secretary of State Kris Warner announced the launch of a statewide “I Voted!” sticker contest for 8th graders in West Virginia.

Jay Taylor, Majority Whip of the West Virginia State Senate, announced his campaign for reelection, citing a strong conservative record of results, proven leadership, and a commitment to rural West Virginia.

Secretary of State Kris Warner has launched a statewide “I Voted!” sticker contest for West Virginia 8th graders.

With recent changes to the city’s primary election moving to Hancock County oversight, Chester officials have to alter the city’s ward boundaries to align with county precincts. During Monday’s meeting,