West Virginia elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in West Virginia, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in West Virginia are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

May 10, 2022: Primary
November 8, 2022: General election


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of West Virginia elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

West Virginia elections, 2022
Office Elections? More information
U.S. Senate
U.S. House Click here
Congress special election
Governor
Other state executive
State Senate Click here
State House Click here
Special state legislative
State Supreme Court
Intermediate appellate courts
School boards
Municipal government Click here
Recalls
Ballot measures Click here
Local ballot measures

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Noteworthy elections

Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: West Virginia 2022 ballot measures
Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1 States that no state court has authority over impeachment proceedings or judgments

Defeated

196,519 (42%)

269,316 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 2 Authorizes the Legislature to exempt personal property used for business activity from property taxes

Defeated

170,013 (35%)

309,007 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 3 Amend constitution to provide for the incorporation of religious denominations and churches

Defeated

211,147 (45%)

253,379 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 4 Require the state's board of education to submit proposed rules to the the Legislature to approve, amend, or reject

Defeated

200,791 (42%)

275,683 (58%)


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Voting information

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General election

Election information in West Virginia: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 18, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 18, 2022
  • Online: Oct. 18, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 2, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 2, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 7, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 26, 2022 to Nov. 5, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.


Primary election

Election information in West Virginia: May 10, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: April 19, 2022
  • By mail: Received by April 19, 2022
  • Online: April 19, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: May 4, 2022
  • By mail: Received by May 4, 2022
  • Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: May 9, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by May 10, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

April 27, 2022 to May 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

Non-photo ID

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in West Virginia after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

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West Virginia Congressional Districts
until January 2, 2023

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West Virginia Congressional Districts
starting January 3, 2023

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

West Virginia State Senate Districts
until November 30, 2022

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West Virginia State Senate Districts
starting December 1, 2022

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State House map

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

West Virginia State House Districts
until November 30, 2022

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West Virginia State House Districts
starting December 1, 2022

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Footnotes