Thu Sep 19 16:47:00 UTC 2024: ## West Virginia General Election Kicks Off: Absentee Voting Begins
**CHARLESTON, WV** – The 2024 General Election in West Virginia officially begins today, September 20, with county clerks starting to process absentee ballot requests. Voters who cannot make it to the polls during early voting or on Election Day, due to travel or other reasons, can apply for an absentee ballot through their county clerk.
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is October 30, but voters are encouraged to apply early to avoid potential delays.
A special electronic ballot transmission system is available for specific groups of voters including deployed military personnel, overseas voters, individuals with physical disabilities, and first responders who are called away just before the election. More information about this system can be found at GoVoteWV.com.
**Voter Registration Deadline Approaching**
The deadline to register to vote in the November 5th General Election is October 15. This is also the deadline for registered voters to update their information if they have moved or changed their name. Both registration and updates can be completed online at GoVoteWV.com.
Over the last seven years, West Virginia has added more than 340,000 new voters to the registration rolls. The Secretary of State’s office continues to prioritize election integrity, working to ensure that voting is easy while maintaining strong security measures.
For more details on voting, visit the official election resource at GoVoteWV.com.
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