West Virginia launches early in-person voting

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West Virginia kicks off early in-person voting Wednesday, 13 days from Election Day.

In addition to the U.S. presidential race, voting additionally begins Wednesday in a number of down-ballot races. For a full record of aggressive elections, see the most recent Senate and House rankings.

West Virginia Senate: Republicans will kick off the evening robust in West Virginia. The seat is held by Sen. Joe Manchin, who determined to not run for re-election earlier this yr. The senator’s enduring relationship with West Virginians helped him eke out a three-point win in 2018, however with Trump’s practically 39-point win within the final presidential race, that is deep crimson territory. Democrats wanted Manchin on the poll to place up struggle. That victory alone would give Republicans 50 senate seats, or one in need of a majority. (If Trump wins the presidential race, the GOP would rule the senate even and not using a majority as a result of the Vice President breaks ties.)

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How to vote in West Virginia

This is a information to registration and early voting. For complete and up-to-date data on voter eligibility, processes and deadlines, please go to Vote.gov and the election web site for West Virginia.

Voters arrive at West Virginia polling place in 2018

People arrive to vote within the 2018 midterm elections in Omar, W.Va.., Nov. 6, 2018. (Reuters/Joshua Roberts)

Voting by mail

West Virginia started absentee voting in late September. Applicants should present an excuse to obtain a poll. The county should obtain a poll utility by Oct. 30, and that poll have to be submitted by Nov. 5.