On October 13, 2026, WV Citizen Action Group, the ACLU of West Virginia, and the Brennan Center for Justice hosted a discussion on how elections work in West Virginia.
Moderated by former Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, the webinar explored election administration, voting rights, election security, and the laws that protect voters at the federal, state, and local levels.
Below are resources shared during the webinar to help you learn more about elections and voting rights in West Virginia.
West Virginia Voting & Election Protection Resources
- Important Election DatesÂ
- Power the Polls: Poll workers are needed in the following counties: Brooke, Doddridge, Fayette (Alternates needed), Hardy, Jefferson (Democrats specifically), Lincoln, Logan, Randolph, Tyler and Wayne.
- GoVoteWV: Voting information and online tools from the WV Secretary of State’s office.
- League of Women Voters’ Vote411: A nonpartisan voter guide with state-specific information on all aspects of the election process. Â
- West Virginia Watch Voter Guide: West Virginia Watch is an independent, nonpartisan, non-profit news service based in Charleston.
- ACLU of WV: 2026 Legislative Candidate Questionnaires.
- ACLU of WV Election Protection Hotline: Questions about voting? Problems at the polls? Call 304-355-5123. Promote the hotline by sharing this video.
- Understanding WV Elections: Who’s Responsible for What?
- WV CAG’s Affordability & Dignity Agenda
Brennan Center Resources on Election Administration
- Everything You Need to Vote: What to do and how to get more information if you have questions.
- Vote Safely in 2026: Guidance on what voters can do to protect their vote and their community’s voice if federal agents show up at their polling place.
- Postal Service Must Deliver Mail Ballots: Supreme Court ruling affirms that American citizens can vote by mail with confidence.
- Legal Protections from Election Subversion and Voter Suppression: Federal and state laws that protect democracy and the right to vote with a focus on the rules in battleground states.
