In West Virginia, polls are open today from 6:30 AM until 7:30 PM local time. Anyone who is in line by 7:30 PM will be allowed to vote. You can find your polling location now.
For additional information or for any issues you may have with voting visit our Voter Information Center or call 1-877-US-4-OBAMA (877-874-6226). Answers to some of the most common voting questions are below:
Most voters in West Virginia do not need identification.
Exception: First-time voters who registered by mail, need to bring ONE of the following IDs:
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6:30 am–7:30 pm
If a poll worker says you are not registered, you should confirm that you are in the right precinct or polling place. If you are at your polling place, you should ask the poll worker to call the county clerk’s office to see if you are on any other list. If you are not found on any list, vote a provisional ballot.
If your vote is challenged, you should answer questions but insist on voting. You can vote a provisional ballot if you are not issued a regular one.
Poll workers cannot ask you about personal financial matters. You have the right to vote even if you have unpaid bills, parking tickets, overdue taxes, or a home at risk of foreclosure or which has been foreclosed.
If you are in line when the polls close at 7:30 p.m., you can vote!
You have the right to request up to 3 paid hours off from your employer, if you do not have at least 3 hours before or after work when you can go to the polls to vote. Your request must be made in writing and be given to your employer at least 3 days prior to Election Day.
Disabled voters may receive voting assistance by anyone the voter chooses other than a current or former employer, union representative or candidate in the election.
Disabled voters may also vote from their automobile.
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