General Election Dates/Deadlines from the West Virginia Office of the Secretary of State
January 1 – October 28, 2020 - Uniformed and Overseas Citizens may apply for a General Election absentee ballot.
August 11 – October 28, 2020 - Eligible voters may apply for a General Election ballot by mail.
October 8 – 14, 2020 - Sample ballots published in local newspapers throughout the state (publication dates will vary by county).
October 13, 2020 - Voter Registration Deadline
October 21 – October 31, 2020 - Early Voting at the county courthouse, annex or designated community voting location during normal business hours and Saturdays 9AM to 5PM.
October 27 – November 2, 2020 - Official List of Candidates or Sample Ballot published in local newspapers throughout the state (publication dates will vary by county).
October 28, 2020 - Deadline for Absentee by Mail Application. Absentee applications received after October 28, even if postmarked, cannot be accepted by law.
November 2, 2020 - Deadline to hand-deliver Absentee Ballot to County Clerk’s office.
November 3, 2020 - General Election Day
November 4, 2020 - Absentee Ballots mailed, but without a postmark accepted.
November 9, 2020 - (Canvass) - Absentee Ballot postmarked by Election Day accepted if received by start of Canvass.
