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Record-breaking early voter turnout reported in West Virginia

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November 4, 2024

Record-breaking early voter turnout reported in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A record number of West Virginia voters have already participated in person for the November 5 General Election, according to a report released on Monday by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner.

Early voting for the November 5 General Election has surpassed the previous record for early voting set in the 2020 General Election.

According to Warner, as of Saturday evening, a total of 332,081 voters have already cast a ballot statewide. Early in-person voters accounted for 310,421 of the ballots cast. 21,660 voters participated by absentee ballot. A total of 4,640 absentee ballots have not yet been returned to the county clerks.

A breakdown of early voting totals to date including voter participation by political party affiliation for each county can be downloaded HERE.

A summary of the breakdown includes:

In-Person Voters = 310,421 (Includes Saturday’s totals)

91,978 Democrats
143,554 Republicans
329 Mountain Party
60,196 No Party Affiliation
1,547 Libertarian
12,817 Other Parties

Absentee Ballot Voters = 21,660 (as of Saturday)*

9,494 Democrats
7,993 Republicans
23 Mountain Party
3,273 No Party Affiliation
71 Libertarian
806 Other Parties

*Absentee ballots requested but NOT returned yet = 4,640

There are 1,657 precincts open on Tuesday throughout the state. Polls are open 6:30am to 7:30pm, and voters in line at the close of polls will be able to vote. No campaigning or wearing campaign materials within 100-ft or inside polling locations.

Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest information.

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West Virginia voters to decide on proposed tax levies in Grant and Hardy County

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May 9, 2026

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West Virginia voters to decide on proposed tax levies in Grant and Hardy County

Petersburg, W. Va. (WHSV) – Primary elections are set for Tuesday, May 12 in West Virginia, and it’s not just races between House and Senate candidates on the ballot: voters will also decide the futures of two proposed tax levies in Grant and Hardy County.

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Morrisey signs Baylea’s Law, increasing criminal penalties in W.Va. for DUI causing death

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May 8, 2026

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Morrisey signs Baylea’s Law, increasing criminal penalties in W.Va. for DUI causing death

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey officially signed House Bill 4712 into law on Friday.

The bill, better known as Baylea’s Law, increases criminal penalties against those who are convicted of driving under the influence resulting in death. The bill is named after Baylea Bower, a 24-year-old woman from Boone County who was killed in a car crash on Easter in 2025 caused by a drunk driver.

The bill passed the House in February, with several of Bower’s family and friends gathered at the West Virginia Capitol in support of the bill.

“Obviously we’re going to be heartbroken,” Bower’s friend India Henderson said. “We have the lifetime sentence of not having Baylea. But if this does help save a life in the future and cause someone to not want to go out and cause this tragedy, then that is a win.”

In accordance with the passage of the bill, Baylea’s Law will take effect on June 12.

“West Virginia will no longer allow those who drive while impaired to escape the full weight of justice,” Morrisey said Friday in a press release. “Baylea’s Law gives our legal system the teeth to demand absolute accountability for the most heartbreaking crimes. Today, our laws stand firmly on the side of victims and their families.”

Specifically, Baylea’s Law introduces the offense of aggravated DUI resulting in death, which will carry the following mandatory sentences, according to a release from Morrisey’s office:

Five to 30 years in prison
Fine of $2,000 to $10,000
Lifetime revocation of the offender’s driver’s license

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West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Daily 3, Daily 4 on May 7, 2026

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1 day ago

May 8, 2026

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The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 7.

Winning Daily 3 numbers from May 7 drawing

7-1-6

Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Daily 4 numbers from May 7 drawing

4-6-6-8

Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash 25 numbers from May 7 drawing

04-08-10-11-20-22

Check Cash 25 payouts and previous drawings here.

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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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