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Important Dates
- April 22 - Deadline to register for the primary election
- May 13 - Primary Election Day
- October 14- Deadline to register for the General Election
- November 4 - General Election Day
Election Dates to Remember Primary Election May 13, 2008
- Candidate Filing Period: Jan. 14—26
- Ballot Position Drawing: February 19 at 9 a.m.
- Last day to register to vote: April 22
- Early Voting at Courthouse: April 23—May 10
- Early Voting on Saturdays: May 3 and May 10 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
- Receive Absentee Application: Feb. 19—May 7
- Canvass: May 16
- First Financial Report Due: March 29—April 4
- Pre-Primary Financial Report Due: April 28—May 2
- Post Primary Financial Report Due: May 26—30
- Election School for Election Workers April 30th - 2 p.m.
Local Election Information
What is a Poll Worker and How do I become One?
The Summers County Republican and Democratic Executive Committees are looking for individuals who can spare a day, help their community, and get paid
($100) for working on Election Day as a Poll Worker. Be one of the nearly 100 individuals hired to staff the 15 precincts on Election Days.
Why am I needed?
-Without Poll workers, elections cannot be held.
- Poll workers help to make sure that an election is fair and impartial according to the election laws of the State of
West Virginia.
Am I Eligible? Yes if you are...
- A registered voter in Summers County.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Willing to attend a paid training session.
- Available for current or future elections.
If you have any additional questions, please call (304) 466-7104 and ask to speak with a
County Clerk's Office.
What do I have to do?
- Attend a paid ($50), one-hour training session.
- Report to work at 5:30 a.m. on Election Day and serve until duties are completed after the polls close at 7:30 p.m.
- Poll workers must pick up and return election supplies to the Court House.
- Set up the voting booths.
- Put up election signs.
- Verify voter eligibility.
- Process voters.
- Issues ballots to voters.
- Other miscellaneous duties.
- Dismantle voting booths and pack up all supplies after the polls close at 7:30 p.m.
Where will I work?
- Many buildings such as schools, libraries, churches, and township halls are used as polling locations.
- Every effort is made to place you at a convenient location whenever possible.
How do I sign up?
Call the Summers County Board of Elections at (304) 466-7104 and ask to speak to someone in the County Clerk's Office.