May 12, 2026

NOTE: The last day to register to vote in the Primary Election is April 21, 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.

NEW PRIMARY BALLOT ELIGIBILITY!

Effective December 1, 2024, pursuant to WV Code §3-2-31, the Republican Party only allows registered Republicans to vote the Republican Party Primary Ballot.
Refer to "Which Ballot Am I Eligible to Vote in the Primary?" 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:
April 29 – May 9, 2026  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (including Saturdays)
Saturday Voting: May 2 and May 9
(Note: Early Voting is not offered on Sundays.)

Election Day voting takes place on May 12 at your normal polling location.
Polls are open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

 

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 Primary Election, please contact
Kaelyn Hoffman at 304-728-3386 or kahoffman@jeffersoncountywv.org 

 

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 spacetti@jeffersoncountywv.org.

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 January 1, 2026 and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2026.

 

Candidate Filing

The official Candidate filing period begins January 12, 2026 through January 31, 2026

WV Secretary of State's Running for Office Guide

 

State Candidate List

State-level candidates file with the Secretary of State's office. Refer to the West Virginia State Candidate Listing By Office to search by county.

County Candidate List

The following candidates have filed candidacy forms for election in Jefferson County. Click on the title of the form following a candidate's name below to view it:

 

County Commission - Kabletown District  

	Marta Maria Beck (DEM) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, 3rd Quarter Financial Statement
	Mary Mickey Reagan (DEM) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form
	Place Holder (PTY) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder (PTY) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder (PTY) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement

 

County Commission - Harpers Ferry

	Lanae Y. Johnson (DEM) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form
	Place Holder (PTY) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder (PTY) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder (PTY) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder (PTY) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement

 

Prosecuting Attorney (Unexpired Term)

	Adam James Ward (REP) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form
	Place Holder (PTY) - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement

 

Board of Education

	Place Holder - District - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder - District - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder - District - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder - District - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement
	Place Holder - District - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement

 

Conservation District Supervisor

	Place Holder - Pre-Candidacy Registration Form, Certificate of Announcement

 

Party Executive Committee - County, Democratic

Place Holder (Charles Town District, female)

Place Holder (Charles Town District, male)

Place Holder (Harpers Ferry District, female)

Place Holder (Harpers Ferry District, male)

Place Holder (Kabletown District, female)

Place Holder (Kabletown District, male)

Place Holder (Middleway District, female)

Place Holder (Middleway District, male)

Place Holder (Shepherdstown District, female)

Place Holder (Shepherdstown District, male)

 

Party Executive Committee - County, Republican

Place Holder (Charles Town District, female)

Place Holder (Charles Town District, male)

Place Holder (Harpers Ferry District, female)

Place Holder (Harpers Ferry District, male)

Place Holder (Kabletown District, female)

Place Holder (Kabletown District, male)

Place Holder (Middleway District, female)

Place Holder (Middleway District, male)

Place Holder (Shepherdstown District, female)

Place Holder (Shepherdstown District, male)

 

Party Executive Committee - Senatorial District, Democratic

Place Holder (16th District, female)

Place Holder (16th District, male)

 

Party Executive Committee - Senatorial District, Republican

Place Holder (16th District, female)

Place Holder (16th District, male)

 

Party Executive Committee - Delegate District, Democratic

Place Holder (97th Delegate District, female)

Place Holder (97th Delegate, male)

Place Holder (98th Delegate District, female)

Place Holder (98th Delegate, male)

Place Holder (99th Delegate District, female)

Place Holder (99th Delegate, male)

Place Holder (100th Delegate District, female)

Place Holder (100th Delegate, male)

 

Party Executive Committee - Delegate District, Republican

Place Holder (97th Delegate District, female)

Place Holder (97th Delegate, male)

Place Holder (98th Delegate District, female)

Place Holder (98th Delegate, male)

Place Holder (99th Delegate District, female)

Place Holder (99th Delegate, male)

Place Holder (100th Delegate District, female)

Place Holder (100th Delegate, male)

 

Sample Ballots

(will be posted here when available)

You can check your precinct here: Find My Polling Place

97th Delegate District : Includes precincts 29, 34, 35

98th Delegate District : Includes precincts 6, 7, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28A, 28B

99th Delegate District : Includes precincts 2, 3, 4, 12, 16, 19, 23A, 23B, 24A, 24B

100th Delegate District : Includes precincts 13, 14, 15, 17, 21A, 21B, 31, 32, 33, 36