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    U.S. Election Assistance Commission recognizes West Virginia for electronic access to ballot box for voters with certain physical disabilities
    03/04/2021
    West Virginia Earns National Award!...read more
    Warner Announces 50th Anniversary of 26th Amendment During Women's History Month Presentation
    03/01/2021
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    Warner announces statewide commemoration for 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment that reduced voting age to 18
    02/26/2021
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Office of the Secretary of State
State Capitol Building
Charleston, WV 25305

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 558-6000
Fax: (304) 558-0900
Toll Free: (866) 767-8683
Investigations Hotline: (877) 372-8398

WV One Stop Business Center
1615 East Washington Street
Charleston, WV 25311-2126

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 558-8000
Fax: (304) 558-8381
Toll Free: (866) 767-8683

North Central WV Business Hub
200 West Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 367-2775
Fax: (304) 627-2243

Eastern Panhandle Business Hub
229 East Martin Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 356-2654
Fax: (304) 260-4360

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