Early Voting Surge in West Virginia Shows Strong Turnout with Registered Republicans Leading

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – In West Virginia, early voting numbers for the 2024 general election have shown an impressive turnout across the state, with registered Republicans outpacing registered Democrats by a wide margin.

Below is a county-by-county breakdown of early voting data. Note that this does not tell us who they voted for; it just lets us know how turnout is for each county based on someone’s registered party. 

According to recent figures from the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, the early voting period has seen a significant portion of the state’s 1.2 million registered voters casting ballots, with Republicans showing especially robust participation rates.

As of the latest reporting, the number of ballots cast by registered Republicans has far exceeded those cast by registered Democrats, highlighting a trend that has been consistent in recent election cycles in the state. Analysts attribute this to both West Virginia’s growing Republican registration base and high voter enthusiasm within the GOP. Political experts say the numbers align with national trends showing heightened engagement from Republicans ahead of the November elections, though Democrats and independent voters are also expected to increase their turnout as Election Day nears.

Secretary of State Mac Warner commended the strong turnout, encouraging West Virginians to take advantage of early voting options to avoid potential crowds on Election Day. Early voting in West Virginia will remain open through November 2, with polling places set to close at 5:00 p.m.

Data Disclaimer:

Be advised that the data used to produce this report is preliminary and not complete. This report is intended to provide a snapshot in time for currently reported totals, which are unofficial at this time. State law does not mandate local election officials to provide daily updated voter turnout totals in the centralized Statewide Voter Registration System, and the data used to compile this report is only as accurate as obtained from local election officials.