FAIRMONT – So far, the May primary in West Virginia is getting Secretary of State Kris Warner’s vote … for consistency.
As of Wednesday, a total of 35,579 voters, either in person by absentee vote, had already cast early ballots in the election – which will select key candidates for seats in U.S. Congress and the state Supreme Court.
Warner gridded out the statewide numbers during a break at the West Virginia Small Business Awards luncheon in Fairmont, where he delivered keynote remarks Wednesday.
Those numbers are relatively at the same levels of the last non-presidential primary, which was 2022, he said.
Early voting turnout for the contest that year was 24%, Warner said.
Warner, as said, is projecting the same for 2026, he said.
“That’s very much consistent,” he said. “It’s typically a little bit lower of a turnout than the general election.”
Meanwhile, in Monongalia County, 2,484 early votes had been cast at the end of the day Wednesday, as reported by Carye Blaney, Mon’s county clerk.
Across West Virginia’s 55 counties, early voting runs through Saturday.
Election Day is Tuesday.
All told, 1,198,036 West Virginia residents are registered to cast ballots for the May 12 primary.
When going to the polls, remember to bring an accepted form of photo identification, such as a West Virginia driver’s license or state-issued I.D. card, Warner said.
Some counties are still in need of additional poll workers, he added.
To apply or learn more, contact your county clerk or visit GoVoteWV.com.
