Crawley, West Virginia Public Records

Major employers in the Crawley area include the Greenbrier Resort, a renowned luxury hotel and spa, as well as local businesses in the hospitality, retail, and service sectors. The Greenbrier County Development Authority works to attract new businesses and investment to the region, supporting the continued economic growth and diversification of the Crawley community.

West Virginia voters can register online through the West Virginia Secretary of State's website at https://ovr.sos.wv.gov/Register. The online system allows eligible citizens to register or update their registration information. To register, applicants must be U.S. Citizens, West Virginia residents, at least 17 years old (must be 18 by the next general election), and not currently under conviction, probation, or parole for a felony or treason. Voting rights are restored upon completion of sentence in West Virginia. The voter registration deadline is 21 days before any election. West Virginia requires valid identification to register, and voters must present ID at the polls. Acceptable forms include driver's license, state ID card, passport, employer ID with photo, student ID, utility bill, bank statement, government check, or other government document showing name and address. As an unincorporated community, Crawley does not hold municipal elections for mayor or town council because it has no incorporated municipal government. Residents vote in Greenbrier County, West Virginia state, and federal elections. County elections include races for Greenbrier County Commission (Greenbrier County's governing body), County Clerk, Sheriff, Assessor, Circuit Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney, and Board of Education members. These positions typically appear on ballots during presidential election years and midterm election years, following staggered term schedules. Local residents can find their assigned polling place using the West Virginia Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://services.sos.wv.gov/Elections/Voter/FindMyPollingPlace. Voters enter their name and date of birth or county and address to identify their correct precinct and voting location. Polling places in rural Greenbrier County may be located at community centers, fire departments, schools, or other public facilities. Election records that are public in West Virginia include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political parties under certain restrictions), campaign finance reports filed with the West Virginia State Election Commission and available at https://cfrs.wvsos.gov, candidate filings and declarations accessible through the Greenbrier County Clerk's office, and official election results by precinct published after certification. West Virginia Code § 3-2-2 governs access to voter registration information, limiting commercial use but allowing inspection for election related purposes. In the November 2024 presidential election, Greenbrier County recorded approximately 13,500-14,500 votes cast, representing turnout of approximately 60-65% of registered voters, consistent with West Virginia's traditionally strong turnout in presidential elections. The county, like most of West Virginia, showed strong support for Republican candidates in recent federal elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will be significant for voters across Greenbrier County. West Virginia will hold elections for all three U.S. House of Representatives seats, as the entire House is elected every two years. Crawley is part of West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. West Virginia does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (Senator Joe Manchin's seat was up in 2024, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito's seat will be up in 2026). No gubernatorial election is scheduled for 2026, as West Virginia governors serve four-year terms and the next gubernatorial election will be in 2024. The West Virginia Legislature will have elections for all 100 House of Delegates seats (serving two-year terms) and 17 of the 34 State Senate seats (serving staggered four-year terms). Greenbrier County voters will elect state legislative representatives for their district. County-level offices may also appear on the 2026 ballot depending on term expiration schedules. Voters should check with the Greenbrier County Clerk's office closer to the election for confirmed races, candidates, and any local ballot measures. West Virginia offers absentee voting for voters who will be absent from the county on election day, those with illness or physical disability, those working during all hours polls are open, those incarcerated after conviction for a non-felony offense, or those unable to vote in person due to religious beliefs. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Greenbrier County Clerk's office or online through the West Virginia Secretary of State's website at https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/AbsenteeVoting.aspx. Applications must be received by the Greenbrier County Clerk no later than six days before the election (or by 1:30 PM the Saturday before election day for emergency absentee applications). Completed absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls on election day to be counted. West Virginia also offers early in-person voting beginning 13 days before the election at designated early voting locations announced by the Greenbrier County Clerk.