Voter ID and closed GOP primary — changes to note for WV voters in upcoming primary election • West Virginia Watch

Voter ID and closed GOP primary — changes to note for WV voters in upcoming primary election • West Virginia Watch

Booths await voters at the Pennington County Administration Building during early voting on Jan. 19, 2026, for a municipal election in Rapid City, South Dakota. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight)There are notable changes for West Virginia voters in the upcoming May primary election, including new voter identification rules and a closed Republican primary. West Virginians will have the opportunity to vote for primary candidates in Co…