MetroNews Decision 2026: Students under 18 eligible to serve as poll workers under new West Virginia law

Summers County still in need of poll workers

HINTON — Several counties in West Virginia are still in need of poll workers, including Summers County, according to Secretary of State Kris Warner.

Putnam County still needs poll workers for May 12 election

CHARLESTON — Putnam County is one of several counties in West Virginia that still need poll workers for next week's primary election, according to West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner.

MetroNews Decision 2026: Students under 18 eligible to serve as poll workers under new West Virginia law

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A new West Virginia law will soon allow students to work as poll workers during future elections. Kris Warner House Bill 4865 was passed during the 2026 regular 60-day legislative session in March. The bill aims to create a program allowing juniors and seniors who are not yet 18, as well as homeschool and private school students, the opportunity to serve as poll workers. “It’s going to give younger adults the opportunity to be…