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November 7, 2006 is election day. On election day, we will be electing a United States senator and West Virginia senators and delegates. This election will affect you, your life, your future and the lives of many people in the world.
There are 1,130,008 voters in West Virginia. During the primary election in May of 2006 only 26.22 percent of these registered voters cast their votes. If you don't vote, it doesn't count. Make your voice heard - vote!!
For people with disabilities, much is riding on this election: access to Medicare and Medicaid; employment opportunities for people with disabilities; ADA enforcement; accessible, affordable housing; and, funding for independent living centers, attendant care services and access to transportation. Remember, there are over 400,000 people with disabilities in West Virginia and we want every politician to know that West Virginians with disabilities vote. As the late Justin Dart said "Vote as if your life depended on it, because it does!"
If you are a MTSTCIL consumer and need help with voter registration, identifying your polling place, or transportation to and from the polling place ro vote early or on election day contact the Huntington office at 304-525-3324 or the Beckley office at 304-255-0122 to arrange a ride for assistance.
If you are a citizen of the United States and will be 18 years old on or before election day you are eligible.
In order to vote in West Virginia you must:
Visit the West Virginia Secretary of State WVSOS Web site for instructions on completing and mailing the registration form [please note that registration form is in PDF format]. You can also locate your County Clerk's office on the WVSOS site.
October 18 - November 4: Any registered voter may vote in person in the office of the clerk or area designated in courthouse. You can locate your County Clerk's office on the WVSOS site. The Early Voting polls are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are a MTSTCIL consumer and need help with transportation to and from the County Clerk's office to vote early, contact the Huntington office at 304-525-3324 or the Beckley office at 304-255-0122 to arrange a ride.
October 31 to Noon on November 6, 2006: Voters admitted on or after October 31, 2006, to a hospital or other licensed health-care facility within area served as a result of an emergency may request an emergency absentee ballot. For more information on emergency absentee voting visit When You Have Health Problems or Physical Disability.
If you are a MTSTCIL consumer and need help with voter registration, identifying your polling place, or transportation to and from the polling place on election day contact your local Mountain State Centers for Independent Living for assistance.
