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West Virginia leads nine-state delegation asking U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Biden Executive Order that federalizes voter registration process
06/06/2024
Warner and his colleagues contend that the Executive Order is another attempt by the Biden Administration to take control of state elections....read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,157 New WV Business Registrations for May of 2024
06/04/2024
Lewis County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

To avoid substantial late fees, Warner issues important notice to WV businesses to file Annual Report before June 30 deadline
05/22/2024
Almost 99% of all Annual Reports are filed online. Online filings can take less than five minutes at the WV One Stop Business Portal found at Business4.wv.gov....read more

Warner reports 90,000 ballots have already been cast statewide ahead of polls opening on Tuesday
05/13/2024
According to information reported by the county clerks in the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS), a total of 84,648 voters participated in early voting in person from May 1 to 11. ...read more

Warner Announces 'Election Night Reporting' System for May 14 Primary Election
05/13/2024
After the polls close and the votes are tabulated, each county clerk will report unofficial results directly to the Election Night Reporting (ENR) site for the public to see. ...read more

Shame on MetroNews for Drudging up West Virginia’s Sordid Election History
05/10/2024
It is well-known that the Kennedy family illegally bought votes throughout southern West Virginia, and in fact, they bragged about it later....read more

Warner reminds voters that May 8th is the deadline to request an Absentee Ballot for the 2024 Primary Election
05/07/2024
Qualified voters are eligible to vote absentee by mail if they meet one of the reasons listed in WV law. ...read more

Meadow Bridge High School celebrates 30th consecutive Jennings Randolph Award
05/03/2024
Qualifying Every Year Since the Program's Inception in 1994...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,193 New WV Business Registrations for April of 2024
05/03/2024
Barbour County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

In-person early voting for 2024 Primary Election begins on May 1
04/30/2024
According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, early voting will be conducted in all 55 counties from Wednesday, May 1, through Saturday, May 11....read more

Mac Warner participates in 67th Annual Youth in Government program at State Capitol
04/29/2024
Each year during the opening ceremony, WV Secretary of State Mac Warner addresses the YIG program participants and provides remarks on the importance of civic engagement, registering to vote and running for public office....read more

Mac Warner announces locations for in-person early voting that begins on May 1
04/25/2024
According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, early voting will be conducted in all 55 counties from Wednesday, May 1, through Saturday, May 11....read more

Mac Warner issues reminder to voters, candidates, and political committees to turn to trusted sources for election information
04/25/2024
By state law, Warner reminds voters that early voting in West Virginia begins Wednesday, May 1, and the Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 14....read more

Op-Ed: Know your "trusted sources" for election information in West Virginia
04/24/2024
Voters should rely on "trusted sources" for election and campaign information for WV's May 14 Primary...read more

Tuesday is the Last Day to Register to Vote in WV's May 14 Primary Elections
04/22/2024
According to Warner, there are three primary ways to register to vote in West Virginia....read more

SECURE ELECTIONS: Secretary of State Mac Warner reminds citizens of ways to report election fraud in WV
04/17/2024
With less than a month before the State's Primary Election, WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is reminding all citizens of the multiple ways to report election fraud....read more

Secretary Warner releases online tool to help voters find their Sample Ballot for the May 14 Primary Election
04/16/2024
Sample Ballots for West Virginia's May 14 Primary Election are now available online for registered voters to review before they vote....read more

West Virginia and Mississippi Lead Opposition to Federal Overreach Targeting 2024 Elections
04/10/2024
"The White House has no authority to register West Virginia voters, and we will not accept applications illegally gathered by Federal agents," says WV Secretary of State Mac Warner...read more

New training curriculum video for Poll Workers ready for May 14 Primary Election
04/04/2024
DVDs are being mailed to all 55 county clerks...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,317 New WV Business Registrations for March of 2024
04/01/2024
Wayne County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Absentee ballots will begin arriving as early as Friday
03/28/2024
"Voting has started for the May 14 Primary Election," Mac Warner advises as absentee ballots are mailed to voters...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,384 New WV Business Registrations for February of 2024
03/05/2024
Calhoun County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

WV Reaction: Supreme Court sides with the voters!
03/04/2024
U.S. Supreme Court agrees with Secretary Warner's claim that voters, not a Secretary of State or State Court, should decide who can run for President of the United States...read more

Warner announces 1,789 candidates for May Primary Election
02/29/2024
Warner says that WV's May 14 Primary Election will include a total of 1,789 federal, state, and county candidates...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,193 New WV Business Registrations for January of 2024
02/06/2024
Pleasants County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

"Help America Vote Day" on January 30th Aims to Recruit Poll Workers for Upcoming Election
01/29/2024
Again this year, the WV Secretary of State's Office is participating in the national "Help America Vote Day" to recruit poll workers for the upcoming 2024 elections....read more

Op-Ed: Unacceptable: The Current Federal Government has a Disturbing Pattern of not Protecting our Borders or our Elections
01/26/2024
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been embroiled in battle with the federal government over an invasion of illegal aliens....read more

Saturday is the Last Day for a Candidate to File to Run for Office in West Virginia's May 14 Primary Election
01/25/2024
WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is reminding citizens interested in running for public office that Saturday, January 27, is the last day to file a Statement of Candidacy for the Primary Election. ...read more

Do you need to update your Voter Registration? Routine voter list maintenance continues in West Virginia
01/18/2024
Working closely with all 55 county clerks, Warner says that his office provides the tools necessary to operate a uniform, non-partisan voter registration list maintenance process....read more

Business Owners: The Annual Report Filing Period is Underway
01/16/2024
File Online at Any Time - It’s Quick and Easy!...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 821 New WV Business Registrations for December of 2023
01/10/2024
Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Record Number of Candidates Declare Candidacy on the First Day to File to Participate in May Primary Election
01/09/2024
Warner reported that 132 candidates filed Certificates of Announcement with his office on Monday, January 8, the first-day filing for eligible West Virginia candidates to be placed upon ballot for the May 14th Primary Election. ...read more

Secretary Warner begins public education effort on new federal reporting requirements for WV businesses
01/03/2024
According to the federal government, the purpose of the CTA is to prevent and identify financial crimes such as money laundering, tax fraud, and sanctions evasion....read more

West Virginia Should Ban Ranked Choice Voting
12/21/2023
To hold confidence in elections and to protect voters' ballots, West Virginia should ban Ranked Choice Voting...read more

Op-Ed: Be a Poll Worker! Warner Asks Veterans to Answer the Call of Duty
12/21/2023
Be a Poll Worker! Secretary of State Mac Warner Asks Fellow Veterans to Answer the Call of Duty to Help Keep WV Elections Safe and Fair...read more

Business Owners: File your Annual Report online beginning January 1
12/19/2023
File Online at Any Time - It’s Quick and Easy...read more

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner releases "2024 Running for Office Guide" for candidates and political committees
12/18/2023
In addition to the Guide, Judicial candidates are encouraged to review the Judicial Investigation Commission's 2024 Judicial Campaign Ethics Handbook....read more

Mac Warner announces staff promotions; Deak Kersey to succeed Chuck Flannery as Chief of Staff
12/14/2023
Kersey will replace current Chief Deputy & Chief of Staff Chuck Flannery who is leaving to become the State Director for the Office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito....read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Helps Recognize Larry Rector as West Virginia’s First Honorary Consul of Japan
12/12/2023
Larry Rector, a resident of Bridgeport and an attorney with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, was appointed Honorary Consul of Japan by Ambassador Mikio Mori who serves as the Consul-General of Japan in New York. ...read more

Op-Ed: Stolen? Lessons from the 2020 Presidential Election
12/12/2023
“Yes or no — was the 2020 election stolen?” Radio talk show host Hoppy Kercheval posed that question last week in a forum in Morgantown...read more

Pearl Harbor: Lessons Learned on War and Peace
12/07/2023
Today, we stand by the mast from the battleship USS West Virginia that sunk on this day 82 years ago...read more

Warner and the County Clerks Announce a Voter Registration Education Campaign Related to Maintaining Clean Voter Rolls
12/07/2023
County clerks will mail over 109,000 confirmation postcards to those who may have abandoned their voter registration address...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner to Serve as Keynote Speaker for the WVU Commemoration of Pearl Harbor
12/05/2023
Secretary Warner is a 23-year veteran of the United States Army ...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 937 New WV Business Registrations for November of 2023
12/04/2023
McDowell County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

In these uncertain times throughout the world, the United States must focus on peace
11/10/2023
Ever since the Garden of Eden and the Apple Tree, humankind has been infected with sin. ...read more

URGENT NOTICE TO BUSINESS OWNERS: Beware of 2024 Annual Report solicitations from third parties
11/08/2023
WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is issuing an important notice to West Virginia business owners regarding third-party solicitations to file 2024 Annual Reports on their behalf....read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,033 New WV Business Registrations for October of 2023
11/06/2023
Boone County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner Issues Proclamation for National Veterans Small Business Week
10/27/2023
October 30 through November 3, 2023 as NATIONAL VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK...read more

WVBAT: West Virginia businesses can help fight human trafficking in the state
10/24/2023
On October 10th, the WV Secretary of State's Office officially launched West Virginia Businesses Against Trafficking (WVBAT)....read more

Op-Ed: SECURE ELECTIONS: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10/24/2023
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The United States is bracing for another presidential contest in 2024 that will see the use of technology in elections coming under intense scrutiny once again....read more

Fayette County man sentenced to one year in jail for election law violation
10/23/2023
Fayette County resident Darrell Sharp, II, was indicted in May 2023 for unlawful voter registration and illegal voting....read more

Secretary Warner launches statewide coalition to end human trafficking in West Virginia
10/16/2023
WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is asking all business owners to join the WVBAT coalition to combat human trafficking and to promote the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) of the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office....read more

Decapitating Children – Can this crisis be managed?
10/13/2023
The events unfolding in Israel may seem unfathomable, and indeed, are beyond human understanding. ...read more

Warner tells online platforms: be fair, or be subject to WV Campaign Finance Laws
10/12/2023
WV Secretary of State Mac Warner issued an advisory cautioning the companies to avoid procedures or policies that do not treat candidates fairly and equally...read more

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
10/10/2023
Each year, the month of October sheds light on a reprehensible truth we continue to face, as many Americans are no strangers to domestic violence....read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,141 New WV Business Registrations for September of 2023
10/04/2023
Logan County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner Says Every Eligible Candidate, Including Donald Trump, Has A Right to be On The Ballot
09/27/2023
In response to the legal challenge filed in federal U.S. District Court against WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, which seeks to prevent Warner from placing Donald Trump's name on the 2024 Primary Election ballot...read more

Warner Announces Conviction of Kanawha County Man for Illegal Voting in 2020 General Election
09/19/2023
The latest in a string of three illegal voting convictions has been announced by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner...read more

Warner Secures Agreement with States to Help Prevent Voter Fraud
09/15/2023
Secretary of State Mac Warner Secures Agreements with Key States to Assist with Preventing Voter Identify Fraud...read more

Warner Announces Voter Registration Drives for September
09/13/2023
Mac Warner announces nearly 50 Voter Registration Drives throughout the state in September...read more

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner Helps to Register 100,000th High School Student to Vote
09/08/2023
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Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,175 New WV Business Registrations for August of 2023
09/07/2023
Taylor County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Mac Warner Announces Conviction of Randolph County Man for Voter Fraud
08/30/2023
Defendant voted twice using absentee ballots from two states...read more

Op-Ed: National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is August 23
08/22/2023
Poll Workers are a critical part of West Virginia's safe and secure election process...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,387 New WV Business Registrations for July of 2023
08/10/2023
Gilmer County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Mac Warner meets with Congressman Jim Jordan; Delivers letter from Secretaries of State for Congressional Help to Prevent Potential Election Interference From Federal Agencies
07/26/2023
Secretaries of State from throughout the country are concerned federal agency election interference may continue in 2024...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 841 New WV Business Registrations for June of 2023
07/05/2023
Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Voter Registration Reminder Postcard Encourages Voters to Update Address or Cancel if Necessary
06/22/2023
Official election mail in the form of a postcard will soon be sent to 15,860 West Virginia voters who may have moved without updating or canceling their voter registration...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,253 New WV Business Registrations for May of 2023
06/07/2023
Braxton County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

White Paper by Mac Warner: SCOTUS Chance to Reinstill Confidence in American Elections
06/01/2023
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U.S. Supreme Court Has Opportunity to Help Restore Confidence in American Elections
06/01/2023
Op-Ed: U.S. Supreme Court Can Help Restore Confidence in American Elections...read more

West Virginia to Lead the Nation with 50-State Solutions for Election Security
05/30/2023
Op-Ed Submission: West Virginia has made bold moves to secure its elections...read more

Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in 2020 General Election
05/25/2023
WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announced today that a Fayette County man plead guilty to illegal voting...read more

Warner Says That Rebuilding Trust and Confidence in American Elections Begins With the Immediate Resignation of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
05/10/2023
After U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary’s Release of Testimony Linking the CIA to an Active Disinformation Campaign Led by Current Federal Officials...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,197 New WV Business Registrations for April of 2023
05/09/2023
Tyler County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner Cautions Congress on the Role of Federal Agencies in Elections
05/08/2023
WV Secretary of State Mac Warner continues his call for a Congressional Investigation of Federal Officials who orchestrated an intentional disinformation campaign in the 2020 election...read more

Mac Warner Announces Another Conviction for Election Crime in West Virginia
05/02/2023
A Mingo County Magistrate accepted a no contest plea by Judy Taylor for false swearing on an official absentee ballot application during the 2020 general election....read more

West Virginia to Celebrate National Small Business Week
04/28/2023
West Virginia celebrating the largest number of registered businesses in the history of the state...read more

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner invited to testify before Congress on Voter Confidence in Elections
04/27/2023
A public hearing was conducted by the Committee on House Administration. Secretary Warner was the only state chief election official invited to testify...read more

Warner launches "SOLO" virtual assistant at WV Entrepreneur Conference
04/19/2023
Secretary of State Mac Warner launches virtual assistant named "SOLO" to help entrepreneurs open a new business in West Virginia ...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,179 New WV Business Registrations for March of 2023
04/04/2023
Doddridge County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Online Public Election to Select Name for Virtual Assistant
03/21/2023
Warner seeking public input to name AI chatbot designed to aid entrepreneurs and business owners...read more

Op-Ed submission by WVSOS Chief Financial Office Delilah Barker
03/16/2023
International Women's Day was a time to celebrate milestones and commit to future goals...read more

Easier and Faster Than Ever to Open a New Business!
03/13/2023
Op-Ed: West Virginia’s One Stop Business Center Celebrating its Fifth Anniversary...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,215 New WV Business Registrations for February of 2023
03/13/2023
Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

WV Resigns from Electronic Registration Information Center
03/06/2023
West Virginia Resigns from ERIC After Board's Failure to Protect Against Partisanship Influences...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,535 New WV Business Registrations for January of 2023
02/06/2023
Wetzel County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 784 New WV Business Registrations for December of 2022
01/04/2023
Lincoln County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Twelve Businesses Inducted by Warner into the 2022 Class of the WV Centurion Chamber of Commerce.
12/19/2022
Secretary of State Mac Warner announced the 2022 members of the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of Commerce today...read more

Warner Reports 1,006 New WV Business Registrations for November of 2022
12/06/2022
Calhoun County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Confidence & Security: West Virginia's General Election is a Model for Other States
11/17/2022
Op-Ed: Confidence & Security: West Virginia's General Election is a Model for Other States...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 826 New WV Business Registrations for October of 2022
11/10/2022
Pleasants County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

URGENT NOTICE TO BUSINESS OWNERS: Beware of Annual Report Solicitations
11/08/2022
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WV Businesses should be aware of third-party providers soliciting Annual Report filing services ...read more

West Virginia is Prepared for Tuesday's General Election
11/07/2022
Election Day preparations and election night reporting are ready for Tuesday's General Election...read more

Clerks Preparing to Staff over 1,750 Voting Precincts with More Than 8,750 Poll Workers for Tuesday's General Election
11/04/2022
Early Voting In Person to End at 5:00 pm on Saturday...read more

Upcoming Election Deadlines Announced by Secretary Warner
10/28/2022
Warner Reminds Voters of Election Deadlines...read more

Protecting Your Vote: When Officials Follow the Law, Election Confidence Ensues
10/24/2022
Op-Ed Submission: Want your vote to count? Cast a legal ballot!...read more

WV's Early Voting Period Begins on Wednesday, Oct. 26
10/20/2022
Locations also open on two Saturdays before the election...read more

Wood County Voter Sentenced for Election Fraud
10/18/2022
Wood County woman sentenced for election fraud stemming from Vienna municipal election...read more

5,326 WV Citizens Registered to Vote in September
10/14/2022
Warner reminds eligible WV citizens that the deadline to register to vote is October 18th...read more

General Election Sample Ballots Now Available
10/11/2022
Warner announces the release of an interactive sample ballot tool for November General Election at GoVoteWV.com...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,245 New WV Business Registrations for September of 2022
10/04/2022
Clay County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,052 New WV Business Registrations for August of 2022
09/07/2022
Mingo County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

September is National Voter Registration Month
09/06/2022
Op-Ed Submission; It's a Good Time to Register to Vote or Update Your Current Voter Registration...read more

Warner asks Citizens to Volunteer now to be a Poll Worker for November 8 General Election
08/11/2022
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is Aug. 16th...read more

Secretaries of State ask President Biden to rescind Executive Order inserting federal agencies into State voter registration process without prior congressional approval
08/04/2022
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Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 922 New WV Business Registrations for July of 2022
08/04/2022
Webster County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Four Constitutional Amendments to be Considered by WV Voters in the General Election
07/20/2022
Simple Majority Required for Passage...read more

WV One Stop Business Center moved to new location in Charleston to better serve business owners and entrepreneurs
07/11/2022
Convenient Location with Free Parking...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,002 New WV Business Registrations for June of 2022
07/07/2022
Gilmer County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Abortion, Guns, Energy and Elections
07/01/2022
Discussing the Role of Federal Government in State Issues...read more

The deadline for West Virginia businesses to file their Annual Report is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday
06/28/2022
Penalty assessed for late filers...read more

Warner issues Official Results from 2022 Primary Election
06/23/2022
General Election set for November 8th...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,033 New WV Business Registrations for May 2022
06/14/2022
Ritchie County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Annual Report Notices Mailed to WV Business Owners Ahead of Upcoming Deadline
06/09/2022
File by Midnight on June 30th to Avoid Late Fees...read more

Congressman Alex Mooney introduces legislation to prevent Biden Administration from federalizing state elections
06/08/2022
Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney introduced legislation that would nullify President Biden’s Executive Order 14019...read more

Warner says West Virginia voting equipment and strong integrity processes are safe, not connected to the internet
06/07/2022
Federal advisory report on other states’ voting equipment vulnerabilities reinforces need for election security...read more

Warner Shares WV National Guard’s Initiative to Fill Job Vacancies
06/06/2022
6,000+ Guard Members Reside in West Virginia...read more

WV One Stop Business Center makes temporary move to Secretary of State's Office in the State Capitol
05/31/2022
No Disruption in Services Expected During Move...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,172 New WV Business Registrations for April 2022
05/13/2022
Clay County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner asks Biden Administration to Cease his Executive Branch Federal Overreach into State Election Administration
05/09/2022
Secretary' letter to President Biden...read more

Secretary Warner Urges Voters to Check Their Polling Location at GoVoteWV.com Prior to Election Day
05/09/2022
WV's First Election After Creating Single Member Districts...read more

Warner announces a secure website for the public to monitor Primary Election results on Tuesday night
05/09/2022
WV Primary Election set for Tuesday, May 10th...read more

Warner reminds voters that May 4th is the deadline to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election
05/03/2022
The deadline for a registered voter to request an absentee ballot is Wednesday, May 4th...read more

Warner Issues Notice to WV Businesses to Be Wary of New Third-Party Solicitations
04/28/2022
Certificate of Existence is Not Required Annually & Can be Requested through WVSOS for Just $10...read more

Early In-Person Voting Begins on Wednesday, April 27
04/21/2022
Warner reminds voters not affiliated with a recognized political party to ask for their desired ballot...read more

WV's Voter Registration Deadline is April 19th
04/13/2022
Deadline to register to vote or update a current voter registration for the upcoming May 10 Primary Election...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,430 New WV Business Registrations for March 2022
04/11/2022
Webster County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner encourages citizens to sign up for consideration to be a poll worker for May 10 Primary Election
04/07/2022
Back-Up or Alternate Poll Workers Always Encouraged...read more

Warner applauds Legislature and Governor for Keeping Future Voting Machines Disconnected from the Internet
03/30/2022
West Virginia further strengthens state's election security...read more

County Officials are Preparing for West Virginia's May 10 Primary Election
03/24/2022
Mailing of Absentee Ballots Starts Tomorrow...read more

NASS recognizes Del. Caleb Hanna as one of just 13 inaugural national recipients
03/18/2022
The National John Lewis Youth Leadership Award...read more

Ryan McFarland joins the WV Secretary of State's Office as a Herndon Fellow
03/16/2022
St. Marys High School Grad and Former UC Student Body President...read more

Warner urges West Virginians to use caution when responding to charitable solicitations to aid Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees
03/10/2022
All Charities Must be Properly Registered...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,125 New WV Business Registrations for February 2022
03/08/2022
Summers County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner releases interactive map to help voters identify new voting districts and precincts for May Primary Election
03/02/2022
Statewide Map Available for the First Time in West Virginia History;...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,062 New WV Business Registrations for January 2022
02/14/2022
Summers County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner offers guidance to county clerks and the public on absentee voting for the upcoming Primary Election
01/26/2022
Clarifying Guidance Offered on Qualifications to Vote an Absentee Ballot by Mail...read more

Warner to keep all Secretary of State's Offices Open till Midnight on Saturday for Candidates to File In-Person
01/25/2022
At the State Capitol, Clarksburg and Martinsburg...read more

Restoring Confidence in Government Begins with Restoring Confidence in Elections
01/11/2022
Op-Ed Submission...read more

Warner taps Chris Alder to become new Director of the Business & Licensing Division
01/10/2022
Business and Intellectual Property Lawyer Joins Secretary of State...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 870 New WV Business Registrations for December 2021
01/06/2022
Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 870 New WV Business Registrations for December 2021 ...read more

Secretary Warner announces Candidate Filing Period for 2022 Primary Election
01/04/2022
New Districts in Place for Congressional and Legislative Races...read more

Warner says that over 169,000 confirmation postcards will be mailed to possible vacated or outdated voter registrations
12/22/2021
An Important Part to WV's Voter List Maintenance...read more

Warner Announces Four New Businesses Have Joined WV Centurion Chamber of Commerce in 2021
12/13/2021
Secretary of State Mac Warner announced the 2021 members of the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of Commerce today...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 856 New WV Business Registrations for November 2021
12/06/2021
Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner announces new online State Register Portal to provide greater transparency with the general public
11/29/2021
Modernized to Provide Online User-Friendly Application...read more

WV Voter Guide for voters with a visual impairment published by Secretary of State Mac Warner
11/22/2021
Information to be Available in All 55 Counties!...read more

Kanawha County woman sentenced in voter registration fraud case
11/19/2021
Warner Credits Quick Action by Kanawha Co. Clerk's Office...read more

URGENT NOTICE: WV Businesses should be aware of Third-Party Providers soliciting Annual Report filing services
11/16/2021
The WV Secretary of State's Office has received information that registered West Virginia business owners are currently receiving solicitations...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 964 New WV Business Registrations for October 2021
11/08/2021
Clay County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner offers detailed guidance to all potential candidates for 2022 elections
11/05/2021
Party Affiliation and Residency Requirement Deadlines are Approaching...read more

Warner launches cell phone strategy for reporting possible election violations
11/02/2021
"See Something, Text Something!" to Report Election Fraud...read more

WV's New Congressional, State Senate and House of Delegates District Maps now available on Secretary of State's website
11/01/2021
Secretary of State and County Clerk’s Begin Education Campaign...read more

West Virginia's Address Confidentiality Program helps protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking
10/27/2021
WV ACP is one of the oldest in the country...read more

West Virginia receives national award for transparency and public education efforts during 2020 elections
10/22/2021
Voting Information Project (VIP) Helpful During the Pandemic...read more

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner issues statement on latest attempt to take control of local elections
10/20/2021
In response to today’s defeat of the so-called "Freedom to Vote Act"...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,214 New WV Business Registrations for September 2021
10/06/2021
Pleasants County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

West Virginia to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 28
09/24/2021
National Voter Registration Day will be observed throughout West Virginia on Tuesday, September 28th...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner urges Senator Manchin to oppose another federal attempt to takeover states’ election administration
09/15/2021
Discouraging any attempt to remove state and local control over elections...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,490 New WV Business Registrations for August 2021
09/07/2021
Pendleton County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

September is National Voter Registration Month
09/01/2021
It's a good time to register to vote or to update your current voter registration...read more

Warner Celebrates One-Year Anniversary for Online Registration & Licensing Platform
08/31/2021
Real-time access available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week...read more

WV Recognized Nationally for the WV One Stop Business Center - Five Agencies Working Together at One Location
08/30/2021
Modernization simplifies business start-ups & annual registration...read more

National government and associations do not hold election and auditing responsibilities, states do
08/24/2021
Warner leads effort to keep states and federal government within US Constitutio...read more

Afghan surrender or hand-off?
08/18/2021
Guest Commentary...read more

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner selected to serve on National Association's Executive Board
08/17/2021
Des Moines, Iowa...read more

Advancing Technology in WV Allows Businesses to Focus on Job Creation, Not Burdensome Paperwork
08/10/2021
WV Secretary of State Overhauls Online Options...read more

Progress in Election Integrity is Restoring Voter Confidence in West Virginia
08/03/2021
Op-Ed Submission...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,343 New WV Business Registrations for July 2021
08/02/2021
Calhoun County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner is featured in a special report on the connection between military careers and public service
07/27/2021
Lt. Colonel Warner spent 23 years in the United States Army...read more

Warner to outline West Virginia's election integrity success at County Clerks Conference on Monday
07/23/2021
West Virginia has cleanest and most confident voter rolls in history of our state...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,347 New WV Business Registrations for June 2021
07/06/2021
Pendleton County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner credits federal conviction of mail carrier for election fraud to quick action by local officials
06/23/2021
Pendleton County man sentenced for altering absentee ballot applications...read more

WV Secretary of State's Office to fully reopen to the public on June 22nd
06/17/2021
Appointment scheduling and walk-in customers are welcome at all locations...read more

Warner issues final notice to business owners to file Annual Report before July 1st deadline
06/16/2021
It is now easier than ever to file online!...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,361 New WV Business Registrations for May 2021
06/07/2021
Clay County led the state in new business growth for the mon...read more

Federal Takeover Legislation Still Destroys Access, Security, and Confidence in WV Elections
05/11/2021
H.R. 1 and S. 1 proposals are bad for West Virginia...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,718 New WV Business Registrations for April 2021
05/05/2021
Summers County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

WV Secretary of State joins national initiative to educate public on business services
05/04/2021
#BizSchemeSOS...read more

Secretary of State releases how-to video to help register eligible high school students to vote
04/15/2021
April 28th is WV Young Voter Registration Day...read more

Video: Senator Capito encourages eligible students to register to vote to commemorate 26th Amendment
04/12/2021
"West Virginia Young Voter Registration Day" is April 28th...read more

Secretary Warner Welcomes Request for Additional Time for House of Delegates to Consider SB 565: "Security, Confidence & Integrity in WV Elections" Legislation
04/08/2021
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Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,556 New WV Business Registrations for March 2021
04/06/2021
Summers County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner Proclaims April 28th as "WV Young Voter Registration Day" to register eligible high school students to vote
04/05/2021
As part of the State's 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner invited to testify before U.S. Senate on S.1
03/19/2021
West Virginia's 2020 Elections Recognized as a Huge Success!...read more

Warner's coordinated efforts with County Clerks to clean voter lists produce huge success
03/18/2021
West Virginia's voter rolls reach historic milestone...read more

Inaugural "Bridging Innovation Week" to Showcase West Virginia's Young Entrepreneurs
03/17/2021
Competition to Celebrate Entrepreneurship in the Mountain State...read more

Secretary of State's Office, WV One Stop Business Center and Regional Offices Reopen In-person Services by Appointment
03/15/2021
Warner Continues Encouragement of 24/7 Online Registration Services...read more

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
Video Release...read more

Warner announces statewide commemoration for 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment that reduced voting age to 18
02/26/2021
Secretary of State wants to get high schools involved...read more

Warner announces that county clerks have removed 253,263 abandoned voter files in the last four years
02/17/2021
Voter list maintenance continues after 2020 election...read more

Warner asks President Biden to avoid further delays in getting U.S. Census data to state legislatures
02/16/2021
Further delay jeopardizes redistricting in WV...read more

Warner supports keeping U.S. Supreme Court at nine members
02/09/2021
WV Secretary of State joins colleagues to discourage expansion of court...read more

Warner Reports 1,306 New WV Business Registrations for January 2021
02/04/2021
Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner announces conviction in Morgantown election fraud case
01/21/2021
Felony Plea Agreement reached with Timothy Aaron Metz...read more

Confidence in American Government Begins with Confidence in Our Election Process
01/19/2021
WV voters are engaged in our democracy...read more

Warner Reports 1,064 New WV Business Registrations for December 2020
01/14/2021
13,288 New Businesses Registered in WV in 2020...read more

Warner announces 2019-2020 Honorary Secretary of State award-winners
12/30/2020
Student Leaders Recognized for Voter Registration Efforts...read more

Secretary of State Announces 2020 Members of WV Centurion Chamber of Commerce
12/29/2020
Recognizing Businesses in Operation for at Least 100 Years...read more

Warner announces 2019-2020 winners of the Jennings Randolph Award
12/23/2020
Award Named for Sen. Jennings Randolph, Father of the 26th Amendment...read more

2020 – a Year for the Record Books in WV
12/21/2020
Secretary of State's “Pandemic Year in Review"...read more

Secretary Warner and Governor Justice to host the official meeting of West Virginia's 2020 Presidential Electors
12/14/2020
2:00 p.m. Today at the State Capitol...read more

Formal Declaration of WV Election Results to Take Place on Wednesday
12/09/2020
Media Notice...read more

Warner signs Declaration of Election Results for November 2020 General Election
12/09/2020
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Warner Alerts West Virginia Residents of Out-of-State Voter Registration Solicitations
12/07/2020
Warning of Election Fraud solicitations and Notice that Task Force is Ready to Act on Illegal Activity...read more

Warner Reports 928 New WV Business Registrations for November 2020
12/03/2020
Pocahontas County led the state in new business growth for November...read more

As much as ever, supporting small businesses is important
11/23/2020
Annual 'Small Business Saturday' Set for Nov. 28...read more

The unsung heroes of free, fair and successful elections
11/20/2020
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Warner Cautions WV Businesses to Be Wary of Third Parties Soliciting Annual Report Filing Services
11/12/2020
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Warner Reports 1,234 New WV Business Registrations for October 2020
11/05/2020
Roane County led the state in new business growth for October...read more

Warner Releases Weekly Voter Participation Data for Nov. 3 General Election
11/03/2020
Today is Election Day & the last day to postmark absentee ballots...read more

Warner reminds voters that the online portal for Absentee Ballot Applications is open until 11:59pm tonight
10/28/2020
Today is the Last Day to Apply for Absentee Ballots...read more

Warner Releases Weekly Voter Participation Data for Nov. 3 General Election
10/27/2020
Wednesday is the last day to request an absentee ballot...read more

5 Things Every WV Voter Should Know Before Voting In-Person
10/26/2020
Interest in voting in-person is very high...read more

Warner announces series of election updates as WV General Election nears
10/26/2020
Interest high in absentee and early voting...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Announces Start of In-Person Early Voting
10/21/2020
Voters asked to follow safety guidance provided by DHHR...read more

Warner Releases Weekly Voter Participation Data for Nov. 3 General Election
10/20/2020
Early Voting Starts Wednesday, Oct. 21...read more

More than 1,000 voters have already cast electronic absentee ballots
10/19/2020
E-Voting helps eliminate barriers to the ballot box...read more

Warner reminds citizens that today is the final day to complete the 2020 U.S. Census
10/15/2020
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WV Secretary of State Announces New Online System for Licensing Services
10/13/2020
New Technology Makes Online Filing Easy & Efficient...read more

Warner Releases Weekly Voter Participation Data for Nov. 3 General Election
10/13/2020
Today, Oct. 13, is the Last Day to Register to Vote...read more

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10/08/2020
New Business Start-Ups During the Pandemic are Higher Than Same 7-Month Period in 2019...read more

Warner issues public notice as Voter Registration Deadline nears
10/07/2020
Last Day to Register to Vote is Oct. 13...read more

Warner Releases Weekly Voter Participation Data for Nov. 3 General Election
10/06/2020
Only one week left to register to vote...read more

Warner Urges SCOTUS Confirmation Before Election
10/05/2020
In a letter to President Donald J. Trump...read more

Anheuser-Busch Delivering Hand Sanitizer in Support of a Safe General Election in West Virginia
10/01/2020
Anheuser-Busch produced and donated more than 43,000 ounces of hand sanitizer...read more

Warner to give Keynote Address on Election Cybersecurity for USC Workshop sponsored by Google
09/30/2020
Event Hosted by the University of Southern California...read more

Warner offers clarity on WV absentee ballot application tampering case
09/30/2020
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Warner Releases Weekly Voter Participation Data for Nov. 3 General Election
09/29/2020
County Clerks have sent 94.4% of requested ballots...read more

Warner issues guidance to candidates and political committees to protect their websites and social media platforms
09/25/2020
Cyber Threats May Target Candidates and Election Systems...read more

Warner announces highest increase of daily voter registration transactions in the 2020 election cycle
09/23/2020
4,738 Registered to Vote or Updated Their Registration on National Voter Registration Day...read more

Secretary of State Releases Weekly Voter Participation Data for Nov. 3 General Election
09/22/2020
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day...read more

Warner announces that 1,667 West Virginians volunteered to be poll workers....in just three days!
09/17/2020
In response to social media strategies...read more

DHHR recommendations for safe polling locations released for 2020 General Election
09/17/2020
Executive Order requires face masks inside polling locations...read more

Secretary of State Releases Weekly Voter Participation Data for Nov. 3 General Election
09/15/2020
Absentee ballots mailed starting Sept. 18...read more

Warner Asks for Third Parties to Act with Caution to Prevent Misinformation on Voting Processes in WV
09/15/2020
Citing USPS and ACLU misinformation on absentee voting processes in WV...read more

Warner adds WV-specific clarity to US Postal Service suggestions for safeguards for absentee voting by mail
09/14/2020
Urging Voters to Plan Ahead and Take Early Action...read more

Total of 1,318 voters have already volunteered to be Alternate Poll Workers if needed for Nov. 3rd General Election
09/11/2020
WV's Poll Worker Recruitment Effort Very Successful!...read more

Warner says 58,995 voters have requested to vote by absentee ballot in first four weeks
09/10/2020
Absentee Process Proves to be Popular with Voters...read more

Warner mailing notices to nearly 34,000 eligible but unregistered West Virginia citizens
09/10/2020
Reminder to Unregistered Citizens That They Can Register to Vote...read more

Know your trusted sources when it comes to election information
09/08/2020
Social Media & Others Don't Always Offer Correct Advice...read more

Warner Reports 1,240 New WV Business Registrations for August 2020
09/03/2020
Wirt County Leads State in New Business Registrations...read more

Electronic Voting an Option for State's Military & Overseas Voters, and Voters Living with Physical Disabilities
09/03/2020
Electronic Absentee Voting Options Announced for the 2020 General Election...read more

Warner Announces Partnership with WV United Way for Poll Worker Recruitment for General Election
08/27/2020
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is September 1, 2020...read more

Secretary Warner and Women's Commission to host ceremony to commemorate 19th Amendment Centennial
08/26/2020
2:00 pm Today in the Governor's Reception Room...read more

Warner Selected to Co-Chair the National Association of Secretaries of State International Relations Committee in ‘20–‘21
08/25/2020
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A Letter from Secretary of State Mac Warner
08/22/2020
100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution...read more

Warner to lead state commemoration of women’s suffrage with special ceremony on Wednesday
08/21/2020
August 26 Marks 100 Years Since Certification of 19th Amendment...read more

"Follow the Science" in WV Election Process
08/20/2020
New electronic portal reduces errors and saves time for clerks...read more

Online Absentee Ballot Portal Popular Among Voters
08/18/2020
More Than 15,000 Voters File Online in First Week...read more

More than 7,000 West Virginia Voters Have Already Requested an Absentee Ballot Online for November Election
08/13/2020
Online Portal Now Available at GoVoteWV.com...read more

Secretary Warner Announces Launch of Absentee Process for 2020 General Election
08/11/2020
Visit GoVoteWV.com or Call Your County Clerk - It Really is That Easy!...read more

Warner Announces 1,091 New WV Business Registrations for July 2020
08/05/2020
Clay County Leads State in New Business Registrations...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner Announces Voting Options for Voters to Continue Making Safe Decisions in 2020 General Election
07/27/2020
Absentee Ballot Request Process Enhanced for General Election...read more

Warner Issues Comprehensive Primary Election Report Outlining Planning and Preparation During the Pandemic
07/21/2020
All 55 County Election Results Now Certified...read more

West Virginia's Continuity of Operations and Election Planning to be Featured at National Conference
07/20/2020
Focused on Government Agency Strategic Planning...read more

Secretary Warner Announces Plans to Fund COVID-19 Related Expenses for November General Election
07/20/2020
State Election Commission Reimburses Counties for COVID-19 Expenses for the June 9 Primary Election...read more

Clay County Leads State in New Business Registrations
07/14/2020
Warner says 1,026 New Businesses Registered in June 2020...read more

On This Independence Day, Let's Protect Our Troops’ Right to Vote
07/01/2020
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Deadline Announced for Independent Candidates to Qualify for General Election Ballot
06/29/2020
Safe Alternatives for Gathering Signatures Encouraged;...read more

Warner encourages young WV artists to enter White House exhibit to celebrate women's suffrage
06/26/2020
Deadline is July 6...read more

Warner announces MBA students to offer free small business assistance with disaster relief funding
06/17/2020
Harvard Business School Students Lead Effort...read more

West Virginia Successfully Completes E-Voting Pilot for Military, Overseas Voters, and Citizens with Physical Disabilities
06/15/2020
180 Voters from 26 Countries Participate in Pilot Project...read more

WV National Guard helped safeguard Primary Election against cyber threats
06/15/2020
West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Defense Cyber Operations – Element (Cyber Team)...read more

Unanimous decision rendered to force Harpers Ferry Town Council to count remaining four votes in municipal election
06/15/2020
WV Supreme Court Upholds Voters Rights...read more

Secretary of State Releases Voter Participation Data for June Primary Election
06/09/2020
Polls are open today until 7:30 p.m....read more

Five things every voter should know before heading to the polls on Election Day
06/05/2020
Warner Encourages West Virginians to "Get Out & Vote!"...read more

Warner announces historic participation in absentee voting for June Primary Election
06/05/2020
Secretary of State & County Clerks Focused on Early Voting...read more

Early Voting Off to a Safe Start for 2020 WV Primary Election
06/03/2020
In-Person Voting Numbers Less than 2016 Presidential Primary...read more

Secretary of State Releases Weekly Absentee Data for June Primary Election
06/02/2020
2020 Primary Election Update...read more

In-Person and Absentee Voting Reminders to Voters
06/01/2020
June 3 is Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot...read more

WV Realtors answer poll worker call to serve in June 9 Primary Election
05/29/2020
Continuing Education Credit offered to realtors who serve!...read more

Warner Releases Voter Registration Totals for the Primary Election
05/29/2020
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County Clerks are ready to provide safe and successful statewide Primary Election
05/27/2020
Voter & Poll Worker Safety is a Priority for In-Person Voting;...read more

Secretary of State Releases Weekly Absentee and Early Voting Data for June Primary Election
05/26/2020
2020 Primary Election Update...read more

Warner Asks for West Virginians to Enlist for Consideration to be a Poll Worker
05/22/2020
County Officials are Diligently Preparing for Election Day Operations...read more

Absentee Ballot Fraud Scheme in WV Referred to U.S. Attorney for Prosecution
05/21/2020
Allegations Uncovered by WV Election Fraud Task Force...read more

No Excuse Not to Vote
05/20/2020
Voter Accessibility & Election Protection Campaign...read more

Secretary of State Releases Weekly Absentee and Early Voting Data for June Primary Election
05/19/2020
2020 Primary Election Update...read more

Warner and U.S. Officials Discuss Israeli Strategy that Ensured Voter Participation During Pandemic
05/15/2020
Israel had Record Voter Turnout in March Election...read more

State of West Virginia Offers the Most Options to Vote in the 2020 Primary Election
05/14/2020
Record-High Absentee Numbers Processed as County Clerks Prepare for In-Person Voting...read more

Secretary of State to Provide Weekly Absentee and Early Voting Data for June Primary Election
05/13/2020
2020 Primary Election Update...read more

May 19 is Last Day to Register to Vote for June 9 Primary
05/12/2020
Early In-person Voting Begins May 27...read more

WVSOS Business & Licensing Division Continues to Assist Customers Without Interruption
05/08/2020
More Than 1,800 New Businesses Registered in March & April; ...read more

The Role of the WVSOS Investigations Division
05/06/2020
Voter Accessibility & Election Protection Campaign...read more

Calhoun County Leads State in New Business Registrations for April 2020
05/04/2020
Summers, Pleasants, Morgan and Taylor Counties Also in Top 5 for the Month...read more

Community Participation is Key in Detecting, Reporting, and Correcting Election Fraud
04/30/2020
Law Enforcement Cannot Stop Election Fraud Alone...read more

Two WV Secretary of State Projects Nominated for StateScoop’s "IT Innovation of The Year"
04/28/2020
Public’s participation opportunity to support technology innovation nominations...read more

Warner Emphasizes Important Instructions for Voters with Absentee Ballots
04/27/2020
Follow instructions closely to cast a ballot...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner shares "Frequently Asked Questions" related to upcoming Primary Election
04/23/2020
Primary Election set for June 9...read more

Op-Ed: County Clerks to Start Sending Absentee Ballots on April 24
04/23/2020
Voters with Disabilities to Begin Voting Electronically...read more

Warner announces unique partnership to eliminate barriers to the ballot box for voters with certain physical disabilities
04/22/2020
Electronic Voting Pilot Announced for Primary Election...read more

Secretary Warner to join FOX News Host Dana Perino to discuss electronic voting options for WV’s military and persons with disabilities
04/21/2020
State's Chief Election Official to be Guest on "The Daily Briefing"...read more

Warner Announces "Voter Accessibility & Election Protection" for June 9 Primary
04/17/2020
U.S. Attorneys, FBI and Secretary of State Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force...read more

Warner announces new Continuity of Operations Plan for WV Election
04/15/2020
Working to Protect the Health & Safety of Voters and Poll Workers...read more

WV Secretary of State & Philanthropy WV promote Charitable Accountability during COVID-19 pandemic
04/09/2020
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West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office Harnesses Power of Voice Assistant Technology
04/09/2020
New, custom Alexa skill provides constituents with quick information...read more

Secretary of State Warner Releases Statement on Wagering on Elections in West Virginia
04/08/2020
WV State Code has Prevented Election Wagering since 1868...read more

Warner says Absentee Ballot Application Postcards are now being sent to all 1.2 million registered voters
04/08/2020
County Clerks Preparing for Increase in Absentee Voting...read more

Pocahontas County Leads State in New Business Registrations for March 2020
04/06/2020
Lewis, Taylor, Roane and McDowell Counties Also in Top 5 for the Month...read more

Public Notice: New Dates for 2020 Primary Election Published
04/02/2020
2020 Primary Election...read more

Warner Issues Emergency Rule Establishing Electronic Notarization Processes in Lieu of In-Person Notary Requirements
04/01/2020
In-Person Notary Options Addressed During State of Emergency...read more

"I Want You!" Campaign Sets Out to Help Counties Recruit Poll Workers for WV's Primary Election in May
03/27/2020
COVID-19 Prompts Warner to Recruit Additional Poll Workers...read more

Mail-In Absentee Ballot 'Application' to be Sent to Every Registered Voter in WV
03/26/2020
Special Provisions Made for May 12th Primary Election...read more

Warner encourages citizens to complete 2020 U.S. Census forms during "Stay at Home" Declaration
03/25/2020
Census Participation Required by Law - Deadline is April 1...read more

Secretary Warner Encourages West Virginians to Vote Early and Absentee in the May 12 Primary Election
03/19/2020
Warner Issues Instructions for Absentee Ballot Process...read more

Warner Announces Changes to WVSOS Business Services
03/16/2020
To Protect the Public and Employees During Coronavirus Precautionary Period...read more

WV Secretary of State Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparations
03/13/2020
West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office is communicating regularly with federal, state and local health officials...read more

Morgan County Leads State in New Business Registrations for February 2020
03/11/2020
Berkeley, Brooke, Hampshire and Calhoun Counties Also in Top 5 for the Month...read more

In West Virginia, Every Voter Counts
03/09/2020
Every Voter Counts...read more

Secretary of State to Offer Training Sessions for New Campaign Finance Reporting System
03/04/2020
Next Campaign Finance Report Due April 1-7...read more

Warner Plans to Distribute $4 Million to Counties for Election Security; Brings Total to More Than $15 Million in Three Years
03/03/2020
Funding will allow West Virginia to continue to provide safe and secure elections...read more

WV Electronic Absentee Voting Technology to be Provided by Democracy Live in Primary Election
02/28/2020
Absentee Options Announced for Military & Overseas Citizens and Voters with Physical Disabilities...read more

Where America Comes Together
02/07/2020
Op-Ed...read more

Warner Applauds New Law Expanding Access to Voters Living with Physical Disabilities
02/07/2020
Declassified Homeland Security Report of Voting Technology to be Released...read more

Pendleton County Leads State in New Business Registrations for January 2020
02/04/2020
Tucker, Taylor, Clay and Lewis Counties Also in Top 5 for the Month...read more

Warner Announces First Round of Award-Winning Schools with 100% Voter Registration
01/14/2020
Award Named for Sen. Jennings Randolph, Father of the 26th Amendment...read more

Warner Announces First Ever Non-Citizen Data Transfer from DMV to Ensure Voter Registration Eligibility
01/10/2020
Action Ensures Compliance with National Voter Registration Act...read more

Pendleton County Leads State in New Business Registrations for December 2019
01/10/2020
Summers, Clay, Taylor and Mercer Counties Also in Top 5 for the Month...read more

Official Logo Unveiled for Yearlong Commemoration of Women’s Right to Vote
01/09/2020
19th Amendment Ratified by WV on March 10, 1920...read more

Candidate Filing Period for 2020 Election Cycle to Begin Monday
01/09/2020
Office Hours and Locations Designated for In-person Candidate Filing...read more

Soleimani's Death Defines West Virginia's Lead in Election Cyber Preparations
01/07/2020
Warner Issues Security Advisory to Local Election Officials...read more

Initial Calendar of Events Released for State's Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment
01/03/2020
Kick-Off Scheduled for Next Wednesday at the Culture Center...read more

“Business Startup Wizard” Helps Entrepreneurs Determine Legal Status
12/27/2019
Warner says Online Tool has Grown in Popularity...read more

Secretary of State Announces Candidate Filing Period for 2020 Election Cycle
12/26/2019
Office Hours and Locations Designated for In-person Candidate Filing...read more

West Virginia poised to receive $4 million in HAVA grant funding for election security
12/20/2019
West Virginia poised to receive $4 million in HAVA grant funding for election security...read more

Warner Announces Planning Committee for Statewide Celebration of Women’s Suffrage
12/19/2019
19th Amendment to Celebrate 100th Anniversary in 2020...read more

Proposed Legislation Will Allow Completion of Online Registration for WV Charities
12/12/2019
Warner Announces Key Milestone in Transformation of State Licensing Processes...read more

Warner Asks State Residents to Respond to Postcard to Confirm or Update Voter Registration Addresses
12/11/2019
Counties to Send Voter Registration Confirmation Cards to WV Voters...read more

Pendleton County Leads State in New Business Growth for November 2019
12/10/2019
Gilmer, Doddridge, Summers and Calhoun Counties Also in Top 5 for the Month...read more

Warner Addresses The Council of State Governments About the Designation of Elections as Critical Infrastructure
12/05/2019
WV’s Secretary of State Featured at National Conference...read more

Warner announces 8,020 citizens registered to vote in September
11/21/2019
153,595 New Voter Registrations Recorded in 34 Months!...read more

Warner Cautions WV Businesses to Be Wary of Third Parties Soliciting Annual Report Filing Services
11/19/2019
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WV Joins #TrustedInfo2020 Public Election Education Initiative
11/14/2019
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Hampshire County Leads State in New Business Growth for October 2019
11/13/2019
Barbour, Pleasants, Wirt and Marion Counties Also in Top 5 for the Month...read more

WV Secretary of State’s public education effort featured on national stage
11/06/2019
Warner named Elections Committee Co-Chair for the National Association of Secretaries of State...read more

West Virginia Secretary of State, Attorney General Kick Off International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
10/23/2019
International Charity Fraud Awareness Week Oct. 21 - 27 ...read more

Oct. 21 Kicks Off International Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2019
10/18/2019
West Virginians Should Protect Themselves From Fraudulent Charity Schemes...read more

Wirt County Leads State in New Business Growth for September 2019
10/07/2019
Grant, Jefferson, Marshall and Mineral Counties Also in Top 5 for the Month...read more

Automated Voter Registration Will Be Implemented Responsibly to Avoid Disenfranchising Voters
10/02/2019
Bipartisan Initiative from Legislature Set Reasonable Deadline for Implementation;...read more

WV Secretary of State to Deter Threats Against Election Systems and Processes
10/02/2019
Formal Public Notice Being Made in WV;...read more

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10/01/2019
Now is the time to ensure your personal data is protected...read more

Tuesday, Sept. 24, is National Voter Registration Day
09/23/2019
Op-Ed Submission...read more

WV Prepared to Limit Disruption of Overseas Ballots Regardless of Possible US Withdrawal from Universal Postal Union
09/23/2019
Mobile Voting Solution Already in Place in West Virginia...read more

Pleasants County Leads in New Business Growth for August 2019
09/06/2019
Lincoln, Hampshire, Summers and Roane Also in Top 5 for the Month;...read more

Warner announces results of WV Business Registration Survey
08/29/2019
85% of Respondents are Satisfied with New Services;...read more

Secretary of State Mac Warner encourages West Virginians to participate in voter registration efforts
08/29/2019
September is National Voter Registration Month;...read more

Secretary of State Announces Agreement to Expand Services for WV Businesses
08/23/2019
WV Division of Labor to join WV One Stop Business Web Portal;...read more

An Inside Perspective: My Summer at the WV Secretary of State’s Office
08/20/2019
By Landon Palmer WVSOS Summer Intern...read more

Warner Appointed Co-Chair of National NASS Elections Committee
08/08/2019
Also Appointed to Election Infrastructure Coordinating Council;...read more

Wyoming County Leads in New Business Growth for July 2019
08/08/2019
Lincoln, Jefferson, Morgan & Jackson Also in Top 5 for the Month;...read more

Secretary of State’s Office to Feature Voter Registration Booth During the State Fair of WV
08/02/2019
State Fair Draws Thousands of Participants and Spectators;...read more

University of Chicago Study Shows WV's Mobile Voting App Increased Turnout in the 2018 Election
08/01/2019
Mobile App Designed for Military and Overseas Voters;...read more

Accurate Voter Registration Lists Are First Step in Election Integrity
07/31/2019
More Than 180,000 Outdated Files Removed;...read more

Warner Names U.S. Navy Veteran Shane Kirtner as Field Representative for Northern West Virginia
07/26/2019
Clarksburg Native Joins WVSOS Field Team;...read more

Warner Issues Public Notice for Internet Users to be Careful when Using Photo Editing Apps
07/18/2019
WV Secretary of State says, “Think Before You Link!”...read more

Secretary of State Recognizes Inspire-WV with National Award for Civic Engagement
07/18/2019
In the 2018-19 school year a record 15,673 high school students registered to vote...read more

The Russians Were Not Able to Change a Single Vote in Any American Election
07/15/2019
Secretary of State Encourages County & City Governments to Remain Vigilant;...read more

Warner Names Jennifer Gardner as Deputy Press Secretary for WV Secretary of State’s Office
07/12/2019
WVU Grad and Former Writer for Charleston Gazette-Mail Joins WVSOS Team;...read more

President Nixon signed 26th Amendment into Law on July 5, 1971
07/03/2019
U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph Played Key Role in Passage;...read more

Warner Confirms 15,673 High School Seniors Registered to Vote in 2018-19 School Year
07/03/2019
Honorary Secretaries of State Announced;...read more

Tucker County Leads in New Business Growth for June 2019
07/03/2019
Doddridge, Hardy, McDowell & Mingo Also Do Well;...read more

Secretary of State to Delay Late Fees for Business Owners Filing Annual Reports Following Tornado
06/28/2019
Due to Loss of Electricity at Capitol From Inclement Weather;...read more

West Virginia’s New Public Education Effort Addresses Foreign and Russian Interference in American Elections via Social Media
06/26/2019
WV Secretary of State Mac Warner Collaborates with U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security and WV Dept. of Education to Develop a Comprehensive Public Education Campaign...read more

Customer Survey Highlights Success of the West Virginia One Stop Business Center
06/24/2019
Secretary of State Releases Survey Results...read more

Calhoun County Leads in New Business Growth for May 2019
06/13/2019
Mason, Monroe, Summers and Braxton Make Top Five List;...read more

Secretary of State Announces Changes to WV Campaign Finance Laws
06/13/2019
Newly Enacted Laws Bring Greater Transparency to Elections;...read more

Warner Releases List of Jennings Randolph Award Winning Schools for 2018-19 School Year
06/12/2019
15,673 Eligible Students Registered to Vote This Past Year!...read more

Notice of Campaign Finance Law and Rule Changes
06/07/2019
New Laws Focus on Greater Transparency in Elections...read more

WVSOS Business & Licensing Division to Recognize Businesses and Organizations That Have Been Operating in WV for 100 or More Years
05/24/2019
Warner Announces “WV Centurion Chamber of Commerce”...read more

West Virginia’s “Business Startup Wizard” Earns Another National Award for Innovation
05/21/2019
Other States Looking at West Virginia’s Online Tools to Assist Entrepreneurs;...read more

Warner to Address National Association of State Technology Directors
05/14/2019
Secretary of State to Present Update on Election Cybersecurity;...read more

Mercer County Leads in New Business Growth for April 2019
05/08/2019
Morgan, Roane, Pendleton and Gilmer Make Top Five List;...read more

Secretary of State’s “Business Startup Wizard” Wins National StateScoop® Award for “State IT Innovation of the Year”
05/07/2019
Online Tool Helps Entrepreneurs Understand Options for Starting a Business;...read more

It’s Never Been Easier to Start a New Business or File an Annual Report in WV
05/06/2019
National Small Business Week is May 5-11 ;...read more

Secretary of State’s Office to Celebrate National Small Business Week May 5-11
05/02/2019
Secretary Warner & Staff Promoting the State’s Small Business Community;...read more

Secretary of State Announces Statewide Mobile Office Visits for May
05/01/2019
Field Representatives Make Stops to Help Business Owners;...read more

Notice to WV Businesses: Refund Checks for Third Party Annual Report Filing Services Sent to Over 2,000 WV Businesses
04/19/2019
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Mueller Report on Russian Interference in U.S. Elections Released
04/18/2019
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Secretary of State Mac Warner Releases Presentation on Foreign Influence on American Elections
04/17/2019
Power Point Now Available to Teachers, Scout Leaders & Civic Clubs;...read more

West Virginia is Committed to Remain a National Leader in Election Cybersecurity
04/08/2019
Protecting Election Systems & Databases is a Daily Responsibility;...read more

Summers County Leads WV in New Business Growth for March 2019
04/04/2019
Webster, Calhoun, Pendleton and Hampshire Make Top Five List;...read more

Secretary of State’s Office to Visit All 55 Counties in April
03/29/2019
Warner Wants to Encourage Timely Annual Report Filing;...read more

Campaign Finance Legislation Provides Greater Transparency
03/18/2019
Let the Sunlight Shine Into Political Campaigns in West Virginia;...read more

Secretary of State Recognizes Elaine Tuckwiller for Work During Recent Session
03/18/2019
University of Charleston Student Excels in Legislative Internship;...read more

Secretary of State to Offer Free Workshop on “How to Become a 501c3”
03/07/2019
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Secretary of State Announces Mobile Office Visits to All 55 Counties in the Month of March
03/07/2019
New Strategy to Help Business Owners File Timely Annual Reports;...read more

Taylor County Leads WV in New Business Growth for February 2019
03/06/2019
Upshur, Wyoming, Clay & Jefferson Make Top 5 List;...read more

WV Secretary of State’s Office Launches New Online “Business Startup Wizard”
02/15/2019
“Wizard” Provides Helpful Guidance to Entrepreneurs Who Register a New Business;...read more

New Report Highlights Success of WV’s Military Mobile Voting Solution
02/14/2019
West Virginia’s Mobile App Featured at National Convention...read more

Mason County Leads in New Business Growth for January 2019
02/04/2019
West Virginia Business Statistics...read more

Preserving the Integrity of West Virginia’s Election System
01/31/2019
Protecting your vote...read more

WV One Stop Business Center to Celebrate One Year Anniversary with Open House
01/14/2019
Improving the Way We Do Business!...read more

Grant County Leads State in New Business Growth for December 2018
01/04/2019
West Virginia saw a 10.60 percent growth...read more

More Than 100,000 New Voters Registered in Less Than Two Years
12/18/2018
Warner Credits Working Relationship with County Clerks for Success...read more

Online Annual Report Filing Has Never Been Easier for Those Doing Business in WV
12/18/2018
Secretary Warner Cautions Business Owners on 3rd Party Filing Fees...read more

Braxton County Leads in New Business Growth for November 2018
12/17/2018
State Sees 10.76% Overall Growth in New Businesses for 12-Month Period...read more

Address Confidentiality Program Works to Keeps Victims of Domestic Violence Safe
12/04/2018
Program Managed by the WV Secretary of State’s Office...read more

Council of State Governments Invites WV to Participate in National Discussion on Election Cybersecurity
11/29/2018
West Virginia Recognized as National Leader...read more

Warner Reminds Delinquent Business Owners of Annual Report Requirement
11/27/2018
Calls Allow for Easy Renewal & Personal Connection...read more

It has Never Been Easier to Start a New Business in West Virginia
11/26/2018
Secretary of State Warner Unveils New User-Friendly Business Portal...read more

Starting or Growing a Business in West Virginia Has Never Been Easier
11/21/2018
Small Business Saturday is November 24th...read more

New Secretary of State Website Offers One-Click Access to Information, Services and Resources
11/20/2018
Website Offers User-Friendly Access & Improved Transparency...read more

National Audience Taking Notice of WV’s Efforts to Hold Secure Elections in the Modern Age of Technology
11/19/2018
Warner Invited to be Featured Presenter in Silicon Valley...read more

Warner Pleased with Participation in Test Pilot for Mobile Voting
11/16/2018
First in the Nation Project Aimed at Military and Overseas Voters...read more

2018 General Election: A Huge Success for West Virginia
11/15/2018
The Mountain State Led the Nation in Election Preparation...read more

Secretary Warner Names Lexi Brown as Field Representative for Eastern Panhandle
11/14/2018
Lexi Brown appionted as Field Representative for the state’s Eastern Panhandle region...read more

Summers County Leads in New Business Growth for October 2018
11/07/2018
Summers County leads new business growth with 10 new businesses...read more

Warner Releases Unofficial Results for General Election
11/06/2018
Early Voting Sets Midterm Record; Overall Voter Turnout More Than 47%...read more

Secretary of State’s Office Releases Early Voting and Absentee Numbers
11/05/2018
Secretary of State Mac Warner today released unofficial early voting and absentee numbers for the early voting period...read more

Secretary Warner Reminds West Virginians Early Voting Ends Tomorrow
11/02/2018
Secretary of State Mac Warner reminds West Virginians tomorrow is the last day to early vote....read more

Secretary of State’s Office Releases Early Voting and Absentee Numbers
11/01/2018
Secretary of State Mac Warner today released current early voting and absentee numbers...read more

Democracy’s Cornerstone is Civic Engagement
11/01/2018
Democracy’s Cornerstone is Civic Engagement...read more

A Safe and Secure Election Includes Planning and Vigilance
10/26/2018
Election Protection Week 7 – Election Planning and Vigilance...read more

Maryland Resident Convicted of Illegal Voting in Morgan County
10/26/2018
Another Voting Fraud Conviction Obtained in West Virginia...read more

Warner Releases County-by-County Early Voting Total for First Day
10/25/2018
16,750 Vote Early on First Day...read more

Sample Ballots for General Election Available Online for All 55 Counties
10/25/2018
Warner Reminds Voters About Amendments on Ballot...read more

Secretary of State Reminds Students That They are Eligible to Vote in General Election
10/23/2018
High School Effort Registers 29,070 Students in Two Years...read more

Citizens Encouraged to Report Questionable Activities as Early Voting Begins October 24th
10/18/2018
Election Protection Week 6 – Illegal Electioneering...read more

Voter Registration for November 6th General Election is Now Closed
10/17/2018
Voter registration for the upcoming November 6th General Election is now closed...read more

Secretary of State Cautions Candidates on Political Sign Placement
10/15/2018
Secretary of State Mac Warner is issuing a friendly reminder to all candidates...read more

Warner Reminds Citizens That October 16th is the Last Day to Register to Vote
10/12/2018
Secretary of State Mac Warner is issuing a statewide reminder that the last day to register to vote in upcoming Election is fast approaching....read more

Reports that Unaffiliated or Independent Voters Cannot Vote in the General Election are Not Accurate
10/12/2018
Secretary of State Mac Warner Issues Alert to Voters - Reports that Unaffiliated or Independent Voters Cannot Vote in the General Election are Not Accurate...read more

Preserving Election Integrity Means Combatting Election Fraud
10/11/2018
Project Election Protection – Week 5 For years, many people have claimed that in-person voter fraud was non-existent in this state....read more

Secretary of State Warns Citizens About Third-Party Mailing That Encourages Voter Registration Despite Already Being Registered to Vote
10/10/2018
Public Notice: Secretary of State Warns Citizens About Third-Party Mailing That Encourages Voter Registration ...read more

Lincoln County Leads in New Business Growth for September 2018
10/05/2018
Lincoln County led in new business growth for September 2018 with a total of five new businesses...read more

County Clerks are the Chief Elections Official for Their County
10/04/2018
Project Election Protection – Week 4 - County Clerks are the Chief Elections Official for Their County...read more

Warner Announces 5,002 New Registrations in Just One Month
10/03/2018
Since 2002, September has been recognized as National Voter Registration Month throughout the United States...read more

WV’s New Campaign Finance Reporting System Provides Greater Transparency
09/28/2018
Week 3 – Project Election Protection - Democratic processes hinge on fair and free elections that represent the people’s choices to lead...read more

Citizens Supportive of West Virginia’s New Voter Identification Law
09/21/2018
Week 2 of Secretary of State’s “Project Election Protection”...read more

Miss Teen International Coming to Three WV High Schools to Promote Voter Registration
09/21/2018
She’s an Alabama girl but has a special place in her heart for West Virginia....read more

24 Counties to Offer Mobile Voting Option for Military Personnel Overseas
09/20/2018
For more than 150 years, West Virginians have answered the call to duty....read more

Secretary Warner Reminds West Virginians to Check Charities Before Donating to Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
09/19/2018
It is easy to verify if a charity is legally registered before donating to that charity or non-profit...read more

Warner Applauds President’s Effort to Issue Sanctions on Countries Caught Tampering with State Elections
09/14/2018
On Wednesday, the President signed an Executive Order to respond to and deter foreign attempts to interfere in state elections....read more

Voter List Maintenance is the Foundation for Election Security
09/14/2018
The foundation to providing secure elections is an updated and accurate voter registration list....read more

Grant County Leads in New Business Growth for August 2018
09/06/2018
Grant County led in new business growth for August 2018 with a total of nine new businesses...read more

Secretary Warner Invited to Attend National Election Security Summit
09/06/2018
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has been invited to attend the National Election Security Summit...read more

WV Secretary of State Offers Training on Campaign Finance Reports
09/04/2018
Secretary of State Mac Warner announced today that a series of one-hour webinars and on-site training...read more

Official Proclamation: Secretary Warner Declares September National Voter Registration Month
08/31/2018
Registering to vote empowers eligible residents to exercise their right to vote on Election Day;...read more

Secretary Warner Declares September as National Voter Registration Month
08/30/2018
Ahead of the 2018 General Election in November,...read more

“Project Election Protection” – A Public Education Campaign to Address Election Integrity in WV
08/29/2018
West Virginia has had a checkered history of election integrity,...read more

Secretary Warner Reminds Voters Primary Election Day is Tomorrow
05/07/2018
On the heels of a successful early voting period,...read more

Secretary Warner Reports 578 New Businesses in West Virginia for November
12/06/2017
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Secretary Warner Declares the Results of the October Special Election
11/10/2017
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Secretary of State Warner Announces Grand Opening of Eastern Panhandle Business Hub
11/09/2017
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Secretary Warner Awards Berkeley County Development Authority with National Award
11/09/2017
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Secretary Warner Reports 625 New Businesses in West Virginia for October
11/07/2017
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Secretary Warner Awards Philanthropy West Virginia Leader with National Award
11/02/2017
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Secretary Warner and Business & Licensing Staff to Celebrate November as National Entrepreneurship Month
11/01/2017
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Secretary Warner Announces that 1,096 High School Students Register to Vote in October
11/01/2017
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Warner Issues FINAL NOTICE to Business Owners Regarding Annual Report Deadline

To avoid substantial late fees, Warner issues final notice to business owners on Annual Report deadline...read more