Voting

West Virginians returned to the polls again Tuesday. The big items on the ballot were four proposed amendments to the state constitution, but voters rejected all four.

The outcome of the Amendment 2 vote is the most important issue of Gov. Jim Justice’s tenure, according to the governor himself.

Amendment 2 looks to be the most contentious issue on Tuesday’s ballot. If West Virginia voters say yes to Amendment 2 on the November ballot, the West Virginia Legislature will have the authority to eliminate business equipment and inventory taxes and the property tax on vehicles.

Both agreed the statewide Amendments on the ballot, especially two and four, will drive voters to the polls.

The contested race for the newly formed 7th Senate District seat pits a veteran legislator against a well-known newcomer.

Early in-person voting runs from Oct. 26 until Nov. 5. Check with your local county clerk’s office for locations.

The deadline has almost arrived to register to vote in the Nov. 8 General Election in West Virginia.

Secretary of State Mac Warner said West Virginia has about 1750 election precincts requiring five poll workers each. That comes to about 9,000 poll workers needed statewide on November 8th.

The 28th House district covers all of Wayne County. With all Republican ballots cast in the Tuesday primary, Mark Ross had 688 votes while incumbent Del. Josh Booth had 687 — a one vote difference.

Candidates in West Virginia’s May 10 primary are hoping for the chance to earn their party’s nominations for the U.S. House or the state Legislature. The overall ballot in the midterm election may be smaller, but the voting landscape changed after the state's once-a-decade redistricting was completed last fall. Early voting in West Virginia runs from Wednesday through May 7.