WEST VIRGINIA, USA — Tuesday, May 14 is primary day in the Mountain State.
There will be the list of names for president of the United States on the ballot; but voters will also get to decide who moves on to the November general election for U.S. Senate, two U.S. House seats, and a slew of statewide races including governor, attorney general and auditor.
Plus, there will be local and non-partisan offices on ballots.
In-person voting is May 14 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. To find your polling place for in-person voting, click here.
The voter registration deadline for the West Virginia 2024 Primary was April 23,
Check your voter registration status here.
MAIL-IN ABSENTEE VOTING INFORMATION
West Virginia has a list of eligibility requirements to vote absentee. Click here for more information.
If you plan to vote absentee, you need to request a ballot by May 8.
Returned ballots must be postmarked by May 14, or hand-delivered to your local clerk’s office by May 13.
According to the Secretary of State’s website, if this is your first time voting by mail, you must also send a copy of one form of valid ID with your ballot. The ID must show your current name and address. According to Secretary of State’s website, valid forms of ID include: valid photo identification, a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or any other official government document.
For more information on absentee voting requirements, click here.
WHAT RACES ARE ON THE BALLOT?
Below is a list of some of the statewide races on the West Virginia ballot, along with campaign website information.
For a complete list of all the primary races, click here.
President of the United States
Democratic
Vote 1
Armando "Mando" Perez-Serrato (D)
Website: https://presidentmando.com/
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-incumbent)
Website: https://joebiden.com/
Jason Michael Palmer (D)
Website: https://palmerforpresident.us/
Dean Phillips (D)
Website: https://www.dean24.com/
Stephen P. Lyons (D)
Website: https://lyons2024.com/
President of the United States
Republican
Vote 1
David Stuckenberg (R)
Website: https://davidstuckenberg.com/
Rachel Hanna MoHawk Swift (R)
Website: https://www.instagram.com/mohawk_swift/
Donald J. Trump (R)
Website: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/
Nikki R. Haley (R)
Website: https://nikkihaley.com/
Ryan L, Binkley
Website: https://binkley2024.com/
U.S. Senate
Democratic
Vote 1
*Joe Manchin currently holds this office. He is not seeking re-election.
Glenn Elliott (D)
Website: https://elliottforwv.com/
Don Blankenship (D)
Website: https://donblankenship2024.com/
Zachary Shrewsbury (D)
Website: https://www.shrewsburyforsenate.com/
U.S. Senate
Republican
Vote 1
*Joe Manchin currently holds this office. He is not seeking re-election.
Bryan Bird (R)
Website: https://www.bryanbirdforussenate.com/
Alexander X. Mooney (R)
Website: https://www.mooneyforwv.com/
Bryan McKinney (R)
Website: https://www.deathtotaxes.com/
Zane Lawhorn (R)
Website: https://zanelawhorn.com/
Jim Justice (R)
Website: https://jimjusticewv.com/
Janet McNulty (R)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/therealJanetMcNulty/
Don Lindsay (R)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558376317209
U.S. Congress: District 1
Democratic
Vote 1
Jim Umberger (D)
Website: https://www.jimumbergerforcongress.com/
Chris Bob Reed (D)
Website: n/a
U.S. Congress: District 1
Republican
Vote 1
Carol Miller (R-incumbent)
Website: https://www.electcarolmiller.com/
Derrick Evans (R)
Website: https://evansforwv.com/
U.S. Congress: District 2
Democratic
Vote 1
*This office is currently held by Alex Mooney--who is now running for U.S. Senate.
Steven Wendelin (D)
Website: https://wendelinforcongress.com/
U.S. Congress: District 2
Republican
Vote 1
*This office is currently held by Alex Mooney--who is now running for U.S. Senate.
Dennis "Nate" Cain (R)
Website: https://www.natecain4wv.com
Joseph Earley (R)
Website: https://www.joeearley4wv.com/
Alexander Gaaserud (R)
Website: https://gaaserud4wv.com/
Riley Moore (R)
Website: https://www.mooreforwv.com/
Chris "Mookie" Walker (R)
Website: https://www.chriswalkerforcongress.com/
Governor
Democratic
Vote 1
*Jim Justice currently holds this office. He is now running for U.S. Senate.
Steve Williams (D)
Website: https://stevewilliamswv.com/
Governor
Republican
Vote 1
*Jim Justice currently holds this office. He is now running for U.S. Senate.
Chris Miller (R)
Website: https://www.millerforgov.com/
Mitch Roberts (R)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064061561057
Patrick Morrisey (R)
Website: https://patrickmorrisey.com/
Mac Warner (R)
Website: https://macwarner.com/
Kevin "KC" Christian (R)
Website: https://kc4wv.org/
Moore Capito (R)
Website: https://www.moorecapito.com/
Secretary of State
Republican
Vote 1
*Andrew "Mac" Warner is the current office holder. He is running for Governor.
Ken Reed (R)
Website: https://www.kenreedforwv.com/
Doug Skaff, Jr. (R)
Website: https://www.dougskaff.com/
Kris Warner (R)
Website: https://kriswarnerwv.com/
Brian Wood (R)
Website: https://wood4wv.com/
Auditor
Republican
Vote 1
*John McCuskey currently holds this office. He is running for Attorney General.
Caleb Hanna (R)
Website: https://hannaforwv.com/
Eric L. Householder (R)
Website: https://www.householderforauditor.com/
Mark Hunt (R)
Website: https://votemarkhunt.com/
Tricia Jackson (R)
Website: https://www.jackson4wv.com/
Commissioner of Agriculture
Republican
Vote 1
Joshua Kurt Higginbotham (R)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Higginbotham4WV/
Kent Leonhardt (R-incumbent)
Website: https://www.kentforwv.com/
Roy Ramey (R)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RameyforAg/
Attorney General
Democratic
Vote 1
*Patrick Morrisey currently holds this office. He is running for Governor.
Richie Robb (D)
Website: https://www.richierobb.com/
Teresa Toriseva (D)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TeresaTorisevaforAttorneyGeneral/
Attorney General
Republican
Vote 1
*Patrick Morrisey currently holds this office. He is running for Governor.
John "JB" McCuskey (R)
Website: https://mccuskeyforwv.com/
Mike Stuart (R)
Website: https://makewvgreatagain.com/
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