PRINCIPLE
West Virginia landscape
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West Virginia

"Montani Semper Liberi"

The Mountain State's 2 representatives face the toughest job in Congress: managing the decline of coal while finding a new economic future. Once solidly blue, now deep red, West Virginia's political transformation mirrors its economic struggles.

South
Charleston
Capital
1.8M
Population
35th State
Statehood
4
Electoral Votes

Voting & Civic Participation

Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features

Voter Turnout

Overall Turnout 202455.5%

9.8% below national average

Youth Turnout (18-29)38.0%

11.0% below national average

Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)17.5%

Good - Moderate gap

Voting Access Features

Early Voting
Mail-in Voting
Same-day Registration
Automatic Registration
Voter ID Required
Non-Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)

Civics Education Requirements

State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards

D

Civics Education Standards

Strength Score: 100/100

Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)

Civics Test

Required for graduation

Test Type
American History and Civics Tests (2 separate tests)

Course Requirements

Government/Civics

Credits Required
1 credit
Duration
2 semesters
Grade Levels
high school

Sources