West Virginia Election Administration
Chief Election Official(s): Secretary of State (View Website)Election/Appointment Process: Partisan Election
Responsibilities:
- Prescribes voter registration forms
- Determines ballot eligibility of parties
- Approves new voting systems/ devices
- Advertises statewide ballot questions
- Prepares election calendar
Election/Appointment Process: Elected for six year terms.
Responsibilities:
- Canvasses election returns
- Handles recounts
Public Office Experience: At-Large Representative, Charleston City Council, 1987-1991
Reelection/Reappointment Date: 2008
Contact Information: Hon. Betty Ireland
Secretary of State
Building 1, Suite-157K
1900 Kanawha Blvd., E.
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-6000
Fax (304) 558-0900
[email protected]
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