A "yes" vote supports amending the West Virginia Constitution to provide that "Only citizens of the state who are citizens of the United States are entitled to vote."

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes amending the West Virginia Constitution, thereby keeping the language as "The citizens of the state shall be entitled to vote."

16 endorsements for YES

West Virginia Sheriffs Term Limits for Appointed Sheriffs Amendment (2026)

Sheriffs Term Limits for Appointed Sheriffs Amendment

Local official term limits

Provide that a person appointed to fill a sheriff's term with less than two years remaining is eligible to serve two consecutive full terms afterward

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports providing that a person appointed to fill a sheriff's term with less than two years remaining is eligible to serve two consecutive full terms afterward.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes providing that a person appointed to fill a sheriff's term with less than two years remaining is eligible to serve two consecutive full terms afterward.

West Virginia Increase Homestead Exemption to $50,000 Amendment (2026)

Homestead Exemption Increase to $50,000 Amendment

Homestead tax exemptions

Increase the minimum homestead exemption for certain homeowners from $20,000 to $50,000

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote would have supported increasing the minimum homestead exemption for certain homeowners from $20,000 to $50,000.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote would have opposed increasing the minimum homestead exemption for certain homeowners from $20,000 to $50,000.

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?

West Virginia offers online voter registration.To register online in West Virginia, you need the last four digits of your Social Security number and either a West Virginia Driver’s License or ID card. If you don’t have a West Virginia-issued ID or a Social Security number, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.

How do I see what's on my ballot?

View official ballot information on the West Virginia Secretary of State website, if available.

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

You will need to show a valid photo ID to vote in West Virginia. Acceptable forms include: voter registration card that includes the voter’s photograph WV driver's license or other WV ID issued by the DMV driver's license issued by another state US passport or passport card military ID card issued by the US government US or WV government employee ID student ID. An expired form of accepted ID may be used by a voter age 65 or older, as long as that ID was valid on the voter's 65th birthday.If you're a first-time voter who registered to vote by mail, you'll need to show proof of residence to vote. Acceptable forms include: photo ID current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other current government document that shows your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and can present ID up until the time of the canvass of votes (5 days after election day - excluding Sundays). You may be able to vote a regular ballot if a poll worker has known you for at least six months prior to the election, an adult who has known you for at least six months accompanies you and signs an affidavit certifying your identity, or you are a resident of a licensed state care facility and your polling place is in that facility.

Who can register to vote?

To register in West Virginia you must: be a United States citizenlive in West Virginia at the address on your application be 18 years old, or to vote in the primary be 17 years old and turning 18 before the general election not be under conviction, probation, or parole for a felony, treason or election bribery not have been judged "mentally incompetent" in a court of competent jurisdiction

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

West Virginia offers active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens the option to vote an electronic ballot. Visit the West Virginia Secretary of State website to learn more.These voters can also request an absentee ballot by mail using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in West Virginia. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov

Can I trust this information?

This election guide is researched, written, and updated by Democracy Works, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization, to inform voters via TurboVote and other partners. The information in these guides originates from official sources. The guides also link to authoritative state and local resources to provide additional information.

What key changes should voters know about?

Beginning July 11, 2025, you are required to show photo ID to vote in West Virginia.This is due to a new law in West Virginia. Visit the West Virginia Secretary of State website or contact your local election office to learn more.

Check that you're registered to vote on West Virginia's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 13. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 13.