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How To Vote in Jefferson County

October 1, 2020 Tagged With: absentee ballot, COVID-19, elections, voting

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The West Virginia Secretary of State maintains the GoVoteWV.com website portal to assist with voting questions, registration, and absentee ballot requests. Here are some quick tips and links to help navigate key dates and actions so you can make sure your vote gets counted. Read the Full Story >>

Absentee Voting Has Begun

September 1, 2020 Tagged With: absentee ballot, COVID-19, elections, voting

the last day to register to vote is october 13. early voting begins october 21. any west virginia resident can request an absentee ballot due to COVID-19 concerns.

The last day to register to vote in West Virginia for the November election is October 13. If you are registered, you may request an absentee ballot anytime until October 28. Rules for absentee voting have been updated to allow any voter to claim Covid-19 as a health reason for requesting an absentee ballot Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Magistrate Race Heads into the Final Turn

April 5, 2020 Tagged With: absentee ballot, Arthena Roper, COVID-19, elections, Jefferson County, Magistrate, voting

Though none of us are exactly sure how we will do it, statewide primary elections have at least been pushed to June 9 in West Virginia. Additionally, West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office (Mac Warner) is allowing ALL West Virginians to vote absentee. Read the Full Story >>

How Will We Vote During Corona?

April 4, 2020 Tagged With: absentee ballot, COVID-19, elections, voting, voting by mail

Numerous "I voted" stickers strewn across a white surface.

Given the current COVID-19 situation across the country, a recent press release from Washington Monthly stated: The 2020 election is at risk. Short of significant reform, voter participation is expected to plummet. Read the Full Story >>

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