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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Nov 3, 2026 general election
West Virginia
Voter registration
Online
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Passed
By mail
Rule: received
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Passed
In person
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Passed
21 days before election
Same-day registration
No
Early voting
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 202613 days before through 3 days before; Saturdays 9am–5pm
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · excuse required
Wed, Oct 28, 2026Upcoming
Return deadline
Rule: postmarked, received by 2026-11-09 · hand-deliver by 2026-11-02
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Upcoming
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the West Virginia election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.