All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County Clerk announces important dates for the upcoming school bond election

Election Vote

Upshur County Clerk Carol Smith has prepared a list of important dates and deadlines for the January 15, 2022 school bond election.  She also reminds voters in Precinct 9 that the polling location has moved to City Hall.

Early Voting Schedule

  • Thursday, December 30, 2021 8:00 A.M. – Noon (1st day of Early Voting)
  • Friday, December 31, 2021 Holiday – closed
  • Saturday, January 1, 2022 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (1st Saturday of Early Voting)
  • Monday, January 3, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Friday, January 7, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Saturday, January 8, 2022 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (2nd Saturday of Early Voting)
  • Monday, January 10, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday, January 11, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, January 12, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Last day of Early Voting)

Location – Upshur County Courthouse – 40 West Main Street, Buckhannon WV 26201

Election Day

Saturday, January 15, 2022
Polls Open 6:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Voter Registration

Application may be obtained at upshurcounty.org or govotewv.com.

December 27, 2021 is the last day to register or update voter information.

Absentee Voting

Application may be obtained at upshurcounty.org or govotewv.com.

The last day application to request an absentee ballot by mail may be accepted/received is Monday, January 10, 2022.

Sample Ballot

View the sample ballot online at upshurcounty.org.

Precinct Locations

View the precinct locations online at upshurcounty.org.

Voters registered in Precinct 9

Precinct 9 voters, please note that the location has moved to:
City Hall
70 East Main Street
Buckhannon, WV 26201

Entrance and parking are behind the building.

For more information, please contact the Upshur County Clerk’s Office at 304-472-1068 or click here to their online information regarding the election.

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