Election Publications

The list below includes printed publications designed to provide information for citizens, candidates and officials relating to elections.  Due to recent changes in the law, many of these publications have been revised.  These publications are provided in portable document format (.pdf), which requires Acrobat Reader.  If you have never downloaded the Reader, see Acrobat Reader Help for information.  Those which are underlined are linked and are currently available.  If you would like a printed copy of the publication, please request one from our office.  

For Voters

Disability Access -- a brochure about voting accessibility in West Virginia.

Voter Education Postcards -- Things you need to know on Election Day.

Early Voting & Absentee Voting -- A procedures guide for conducting Early and Absentee voting for primary, general and special elections.

For Candidates, Political Action Committees and Political Parties

CFRS Online (Guide to Campaign Finance Reporting System) -- Brochure explaining Online Campaign Finance Reporting.

2007 West Virginia Campaign Finance Laws and Regulations  

Running for Office in West Virginia 2008 -- Booklet with helpful information about running for office.

Executive Committee Guide -- a procedures guide for executive committee participation in general, primary and special elections.

For Counties & Municipalities

Special Election Guide -- a procedures guide for conducting special levy and bond elections, and other local option elections

Canvassing and Recount Manual -- a procedures guide for conducting canvasses and recount for primary, general and special elections.

Municipal Election Procedures Guide  --  a procedures guide for conducting municipal elections

For Motor Voter Agencies

Motor Voter Guide -- a procedures guide for completing voter registration applications at local Motor Voter agencies