Kanawha County officials say more than 1,800 turned out to cast ballots in the first week of early voting in Kanawha County at the six offered locations, with the bulk of those at the Voter’s Registration Office. (WCHS/WVAH)
By: Jeff Morris | Posted: April 27, 2018 | Source: WVAH
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — More than 1,800 turned out to cast ballots in the first week of early voting in Kanawha County at the six offered locations, with the bulk of those at the Voter’s Registration Office.
Early voting in West Virginia kicked off Wednesday and runs through May 5.
A news release from the Kanawha County Commission provided a breakdown of early voting numbers in the county as of 4:30 p.m.:
* Belle Town Hall, 114
* Cross Lanes Sheriff’s Detachment, 210
* Elkview Sheriff’s Detachment, 160
* Marmet Town Hall, 53
* Sissonville Library, 108
* Voter’s Registration Office, 1,172
Commissioners said they hoped the convenience of the multiple locations throughout the county would increase voters’ presence.
“I believe the citizens that live outside the city limits of Charleston will appreciate being able to vote in their community and not have to drive to Charleston to early vote,” Commission President Kent Carper said.
Carper said he believes the high turnout for Charleston is due to a great interest in the city of Charleston election.
All six voting locations will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28, and Saturday, May 5.
