It is almost Election Time!

The Calhoun County Clerk’s Office is well underway in preparation for the General Election 2026. The General Election is November 3^rd, 2026.

Voters should be aware of these dates to ensure a smooth voting experience:

• Voter Registration Deadline is October 13, 2026. This includes precinct changes, address updates, party changes and registering to vote in the General Election.

• Early voting begins October 21^st, 2026. EARLY VOTING WILL BE HELD IN THE GRANTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING.

• Early voting hours are 8am – 4pm Monday thru Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.

• Registered Voters may now begin submitting applications for absentee ballots. Ballots will be mailed beginning September 18^th, 2026.

• Applications for absentee ballots can be requested by any of the following means:

Self Print at www.govotewv.com
Pick up in the County Clerk’s Office Monday – Friday 8am-4pm
Or by mail by contacting the County Clerk at

▪ 304-354-6725

▪ wbutler@clerk.state.wv.us

If any registered voter is interested in serving as a poll worker in the General Election, please contact the County Clerk’s office.

New this election….. any 16 or 17 year old student who meet the following criteria may serve as a poll worker in the General Election

To qualify, a student in West Virginia must:

• Meet all existing eligibility requirements, except the voter registration requirement.

• Be a junior or senior in good standing.

• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (for public or private school students).

• Obtain written consent from a parent or legal guardian.

• Obtain written approval from the school principal if service occurs on a school day.

• Successfully complete the required election official training program.

The County Clerk’s Office is your source for all election related information and we are happy to help ensure your information is up to date and accurate. You can also register to vote and update all information at www.govotewv.com or by stopping by the County Clerk’s Office.

Feel free to contact any County Clerk employee

with questions or concerns.

304-354-6725

Whitney Butler, County Clerk

Brenda Ball, Deputy Clerk

Tracy Quick, Accounts Payable/Receivable

Stephanie Arthur, Elections/Estates Clerk