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While West Virginia's primary election is exactly two weeks away, the state's voters will be able to begin casting their votes this week.
Our state has offered an in-person early voting period for several years, providing voters who may not be able to make it to the polls on the dedicated election day with an avenue to still cast their votes for their preferred candidates.
This year's in-person early voting period begins Wednesday, with registered voters able to visit their county courthouses every weekday and Saturday through May 11.
Hancock County voters may cast their ballots from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while Brooke County voters may do so from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days.
While much of the focus this year will be on the presidential election, several local races will be appearing on the ballot, including county commission, county board of education, members of the West Virginia Legislature, sheriff and more.
Brooke County voters will be asked to approve a renewal of the school district's five-year levy. The levy, which has been on the books for many years, will provide approximately one-third of the district's operational budget if approved.
Whatever your stance on the candidates or issues, it is important for all registered voters to make use of our elections to let their voices be heard. It is a fundamental aspect of our nation's existence for the voice of the people to be the deciding factor in who is elected to represent us.
If you are registered to vote, we always encourage you to take part in this process, whether it be on election day or during the dedicated early voting period.