Early voting begins in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 19:38 · Archive

Early voting for the November general election has begun in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.

Early voting for the November general election has begun across the tri-state region of Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.

In Ohio, early in-person voting started on 6 October and continues through 1 November. Weekday hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, with the latter two dates being 24 and 31 October, and 1 November respectively. In West Virginia, early voting began on 21 October and ends on 31 October, with hours varying by county location.

West Virginia's Fayette County Clerk Michelle Holly told voters that procedures largely mirror the May primary election. She confirmed that all voters will receive the same ballot and that a photo ID remains mandatory for voting. Voters in each state can check their county election office or official state websites for specific early voting locations and times in their area.

How it is being reported

• Early voting begins in West VirginiaCHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Early voting for the 2026 General Election is now underway in West Virginia. Voters in the Mountain State can head to the polls early from now until Oct. 31, 2026. New this year, West Virginia state law requires photo identification, such as a driver's license or student ID, to cast a [...]Wowktv · 21 Oct, 19:43
• Early voting begins in West VirginiaBallot casting in the midterm election began Wednesday and will continue through Halloween.WVVA · 21 Oct, 19:15
• Early voting resources for the Tri-StateCheck out important tips to know for early voting in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.WSAZ · 21 Oct, 16:25

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