West Virginia primary election
May 12, 2026
- Election type: primary
- Region: West Virginia
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Key deadlines in West Virginia
Voter registration deadlines
- Online: 21 days before Election Day
- By mail: Received by 21 days before Election Day
- In person: 21 days before Election Day
Absentee ballot request deadlines
- By mail: Received by 6 days before Election Day
- In person: 6 days before Election Day
Absentee ballot return deadlines
- By mail: Postmarked by Election Day
- In person: Received by 1 day BEFORE Election Day
Voting dates
- Early voting starts: 13 days before Election Day
- Early voting ends: 3 days before Election Day
- Election Day: May 12, 2026