Author: Julie Archer

  • Dr. Kenneth Martis speaks about Redistricting at LWVWV Convention

    Kenneth C. Martis Ph.D speaks at League of Women Voters West Virginia Convention May 15 2021 Professor Martis speaks on the electoral history of the United States. As an American political geographer his knowledge and expertise lies in mapping and documentation of electoral history. He is a Professor emeritus in the Department of Geology and […]

  • Important Action Requests & Absentee Voting Information

    Dear LWV-WV Members, As you probably know, all West Virginia voters have the option of voting absentee due to concerns about COVID-19. This is the safest option because you can vote from home. However, despite our efforts to make the process consistent with the primary, for the general election registered voters in most counties won’t be […]

  • WV Voters Can Request Absentee Ballots Starting August 11

    WV Voters Can Request Absentee Ballots Starting August 11

    West Virginians can request absentee ballots starting August 11 (Charleston Gazette-Mail, August 7, 2020) On July 27, the Secretary of State’s office confirmed that voters will be able to cite COVID-19 as a medical excuse to vote absentee in the upcoming election.  In a press release, Secretary of State Mac Warner said, “West Virginia voters should never have […]