The West Virginia Secretary of State Primary is a state-level primary election to select nominees for the office of West Virginia Secretary of State. The office oversees elections, business filings, and state records. Voters will choose between Democratic and Republican candidates to advance to the general election in November 2026.
The West Virginia Secretary of State Primary is a state-level primary election to select nominees for the office of West Virginia Secretary of State. The office oversees elections, business filings, and state records. Voters will choose between Democratic and Republican candidates to advance to the general election in November 2026.
To vote in West Virginia, voters must be registered by April 22, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person during early voting from April 27 to May 9, 2026, or on Election Day, May 12, 2026, at their assigned polling place. Valid photo ID is required at the polls, and absentee ballots must be requested by May 5, 2026 and received by close of polls on Election Day.