November 3, 2026

NOTE: The last day to register to vote in the General Election is October 13, 2026.

NEW PHOTO ID REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING!

Effective May 1, 2025, voters must show a form of Photo Identification to vote in person during Early Voting or on Election Day in any election. Refer to  "Be Registered & Be Ready to Vote!" for more information.

 

Early Voting & Election Day

NEW EARLY VOTING LOCATION!

Early Voting will be held at the new
JEFFERSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX  393 North Lawrence St, Charles Town

Early Voting dates
October 21 – October 31, 2026,  9:00 am – 5:00 pm (including Saturdays)
Saturday Voting: Oct 24 and Oct 31
(Note: Early Voting is not offered on Sundays.)

Election Day:
November 3, 2026 - Voting takes place only at your designated polling place.

Find your polling place here.

Polls are open 6:30 am – 7:30 pm

 

Become a Poll Worker

Poll workers play a critical role in ensuring free, fair and accessible elections.

To serve as a poll worker, you must

• Be registered to vote in your county. Check your registration, update your registration, or register to vote for the first time any time at GoVoteWV.com;
• Be able to read and write the English language;
• Attend training; and
• Be available to work ALL of Election Day.     

You may not serve as a poll worker if:

• You are candidate on the ballot or an official write-in candidate in the election.
• You are the parent, child, sibling, or spouse of a candidate on the ballot or an official write-in candidate.
• You are prohibited from serving as an election official due to any other laws or disqualifications.     

If you are interested in serving as a Poll worker for the 2026 General Election, please contact
Kaelyn Hoffman at 304-728-3386 or kaelyn.a.hoffman@jeffcowv.gov

 

Absentee Voting

Those unable to make it to the Jefferson County Government Complex during the 10 days of early voting or to their polling place on Election Day MAY be eligible to receive an absentee ballot.

Information concerning absentee voting can be found on the website of the West Virginia Secretary of State, or
by contacting Shaun Pacetti at 304-728-3217 or shaun.e.pacetti@jeffcowv.gov

 
You can print the application here:

Regular Absentee Application             Military and Overseas Application

Please pay special attention to the instructions for completing the application.

Applications can either be mailed via USPS or emailed to the clerk at the respective addresses here:

Jefferson County Clerk's Office
Attn: Voter Registration & Elections
PO Box 208
Charles Town WV  25414

jeffersoncounty@wvsos.com

Absentee ballot applications will be accepted beginning August 11, 2026 and must be received no later than 5:00 pm on October 28, 2026.

 

County Candidate List:

 

County Commission - Kabletown District  

	Mary Mickey Reagan (DEM) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, 4th Quarter Financial Statement, Certificate of Announcement; 1st Quarter Financial Statement, Primary Financial Statement; Change of Treasurer
	Steve Stolipher (REP) - Certificate of Announcement; 1st Quarter Financial Statement; Primary Financial Statement; 2nd Quarter Financial Statement
	Danny Lutz (MTN) - Certificate of Announcement; 1st Quarter Financial Statement; Primary Financial Statement, 2nd Quarter Financial Statement

 

County Commission - Harpers Ferry

	Lanae Johnson (DEM) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, 4th Quarter Financial Statement, Certificate of Announcement, 1st Quarter Financial Statement, Primary Financial Statement, 2nd Quarter Financial Statement
	Pasha Majdi (REP) - Certificate of Announcement; 1st Quarter Financial Statement; Primary Financial Statement
	David Tabb (MTN) - Certificate of Announcement, 1st Quarter Financial Statement; Primary Financial Statement, 2nd Quarter Financial Statement
	Tricia Jackson (CST) - Certificate of Announcement, Party Nomination,  Treasurer Designation, 2nd Quarter Financial Statement

 

Prosecuting Attorney (Unexpired Term)

Adam James Ward (REP) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, 4th Quarter Financial Statement, Certificate of Announcement, 4th Quarter Amendment, 1st Quarter Financial Statement; Primary Financial Statement; 2nd Quarter Financial Statement