Grantsville, West Virginia Public Records

The registration deadline is 21 days before any election. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, residents of West Virginia and Calhoun County, at least 17 years old (18 by the next general election), and not under conviction of a disqualifying felony, treason, or election bribery unless rights have been restored. Registration can also be completed in person at the Calhoun County Clerk's office, at DMV offices, or through mail-in forms. The state participates in the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) to maintain accurate voter rolls. Municipal elections in Grantsville cover positions for mayor and town council. Operating under a mayor-council form of government, the town holds municipal elections under West Virginia Code §3-1-1, typically on the same dates as county and state elections to maximize participation and reduce costs. Positions typically serve four-year terms, with the next election cycle determined by the regular schedule. Local residents can find information about candidates, ballot measures, and municipal election dates through the Town Hall at 306 Main Street or the Calhoun County Clerk's office. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the lookup tool at GoVoteWV.com or by contacting the Calhoun County Clerk's office at (304) 354-6725. Due to its small population, Calhoun County operates a limited number of polling locations, with the Calhoun County seat containing the primary voting locations for local precincts. Voters must bring acceptable photo identification, including a West Virginia driver's license, U.S. Passport, employee ID from a government agency, or other forms listed in W. Va. Code §3-1-34. Election records that are public in West Virginia include voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified individuals under W. Va. Code §3-2-30), campaign finance reports filed through the Secretary of State's website, candidate filing information and petition certifications, and precinct-level election results. The West Virginia Secretary of State maintains election results at GoVoteWV.com, showing historical and current outcomes by county and precinct. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates can be searched at cfrs.wvsos.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Calhoun County reported approximately 3,200 votes cast out of roughly 4,500 registered voters, representing turnout of approximately 70-72%. Detailed precinct results for the area are available through the Calhoun County Clerk's office and the West Virginia Secretary of State. This election will include state legislative races. West Virginia does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, as Senator Joe Manchin's seat was last contested in 2024 and Senator Shelley Moore Capito's seat will next be contested in 2026. Voters will elect members of the West Virginia House of Delegates (all 100 seats, two-year terms) and half of the West Virginia Senate (17 of 34 seats, four-year staggered terms). Calhoun County voters will also elect county offices including County Commission seats, Sheriff, County Clerk, Assessor, and other constitutional offices depending on the election cycle rotation. Any municipal offices for the town that are scheduled for 2026 will also appear on the ballot. West Virginia allows absentee voting for any qualified voter. Applications for absentee ballots must be submitted to the Calhoun County Clerk's office by the sixth day before the election for mail-in ballots. Emergency absentee voting is available under certain circumstances. Applications can be downloaded from GoVoteWV.com or obtained from the Calhoun County Clerk at One Calhoun Square, Grantsville, WV 26147 (phone: 304-354-6725). Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day) or delivered in person to the Calhoun County Clerk's office by the close of polls on Election Day at 7:30 PM.