CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has announced the completion of the November 5, 2024, General Election, with all 55 counties certifying their official results.
The election saw impressive participation, with over 770,000 ballots cast. Among active voters, turnout exceeded 66%, and overall turnout, including the state’s 91,000 inactive voters, reached 63.69%. This marks the second-highest participation rate in West Virginia since the 1960 General Election.
“All West Virginians should take pride in our state elections,” said Secretary Warner. “From candidates to parties, county clerks, and election officials, West Virginia is firing on all cylinders. Voter confidence is at an all-time high, evidenced by historic participation by candidates and voters alike.”
Warner highlighted that more than 1,700 candidates from five parties participated in the May Primary Election, with 610 advancing to the General Election in November.
“A key indicator of voter confidence is the number of people participating as voters and candidates,” Warner noted. “West Virginians know our elections are safe, secure, and fair, offering voters meaningful choices on the ballot.”
Strong Turnout Across the State
The election required 1,691 precincts and over 8,400 poll workers statewide. Grant County led voter participation with a turnout of 73.38%, followed by Preston (72.46%), Wirt (71.30%), Tucker (71.14%), and Pocahontas (69.47%).
Election officials reported that 418,850 voters cast ballots in person on Election Day, accounting for 55.54% of total turnout. Another 310,878 voters (41.22%) took advantage of early in-person voting, while 24,402 voters (3.24%) participated via absentee ballots. West Virginia’s electronic ballot system facilitated voting for 1,375 uniformed and overseas voters, as well as 303 voters with disabilities.
Key Election Highlights
The November General Election featured races for federal offices, including President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives, along with state and local offices. In total, 1,689 unique ballots were prepared for voters across West Virginia.
Among registered voters eligible to participate, party affiliation was as follows:
•Republican: 499,202
•Democrat: 354,417
•Libertarian: 10,901
•Mountain: 2,648
•Constitution: 105
•No Party Affiliation: 302,453
•Other: 40,689
S. Marshall Wilson, the Constitution Party’s gubernatorial candidate, received 2.27% of votes, ensuring the party’s recognition on future ballots for the next four years.
A Model for Secure Elections
Warner praised the efficiency and security of the election process. “Election night reporting was fast and accurate, with almost all races called by 10 p.m.,” he said. “Our clerks, poll workers, candidates, and voters made this election one for the record books.”
The state’s emphasis on secure voting options, including early voting and electronic absentee ballots, has positioned West Virginia as a national leader in election accessibility.
“Confidence in West Virginia’s elections is at an all-time high and will continue to grow as we work together to maintain free, fair, honest, and transparent elections,” Warner concluded.
For a full county-by-county breakdown of results and turnout, visit the Secretary of State’s website.
