State voting rules for West Virginia
West Virginia voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
Election Deadlines for West Virginia Voters Abroad
May
12
Mail or Email or Fax: Received by
Apr 21, 2026 | Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
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West Virginia-Primary May 12 | Mail or Email or Fax: Apr 21, 2026 Received by | Mail or Email or Fax: May 6, 2026 Received by | Email or Fax: May 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Received by Postal mail: May 12, 2026 Postmarked by And received by May 18, 2026 |
How to Submit to Your Election Office
Registration: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Return: Email or Fax or Mail
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to West Virginia state income tax.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.