Election Officials — Election Manuals
The list below includes printed publications designed to provide information for citizens, candidates and officials relating to elections.
Due to recent changes in the law, many of these publications have been revised.
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For Voters
Disability Access — a brochure about voting accessibility in West Virginia.
Voter Education Postcards — Things you need to know on Election Day.
For Candidates, Political Action Committees and Political Parties
CFRS Online (Campaign Finance Reporting System) — Brochure explaining Online Campaign Finance Reporting.
Running for Office in West Virginia 2008 — Booklet with helpful information about running for office.
Executive Committee Guide — a procedures guide for executive committee participation in general, primary and special elections.
2007 Campaign Finance Laws and Regulations -- A compilation of West Virginia's state laws, rules and regulations in regards to campaign finance as they relate to candidates, political action committees and other elections.
For Counties & Municipalities
Municipal Election Procedures Guide -- a procedures guide for conducting municipal elections.
Special Election Guide — a procedures guide for conducting special levy and bond elections, and other local option elections
Canvassing and Recount Manual — a procedures guide for conducting canvasses and recounts for primary, general and special elections.
Certified Ballot Printers -- a list of the official printers certified by the WV Secretary of State to print ballots for statewide, county and municipal elections within the state.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission Quick Start Guides -- a list of reference materials provided by the U. S. Election Assistance Commission in relation to election administration for federal elections.
2007 Election Laws and Reference Manual -- A compilation of West Virginia's state laws, rules and regulations as they relate to elections within the state and its jurisdictions.
For Motor Voter Agencies
Motor Voter Guide - a procedures guide for completing voter registration applications at local Motor Voter Agencies