ELECTIONS IN WEST VIRGINIA

Use the uploaded document and links to answer the following questions:

1 . The primary election is an election for recognized political parties to

2. In West Virginia, the primary election is held in the month of .

3. During the primary election, we also elect judges, party executive committee members, members, and soil conservation supervisors. Their positions are considered “nonpartisan” meaning they do not represent a political party when they run for these offices. This is only election nonpartisan candidates have and they typically take office by July 1st. Those who are chosen in the primary election to represent their political party will go on and try to win the general election.

4. The four political parties which are currently recognized in West Virginia are:

5. The general election is held in the month of . In the general election, individuals are elected to hold office. In West Virginia, these individuals will be sworn in and begin their service in the month of January.

6. In the 2016 general election, voter turnout in West Virginia was .

7. I am from county. In the 2016 general election, voter turnout in my county was .

8. county had the highest voter turnout in the 2016 general election.