West Virginia Campaign Sign Laws: Polling Places and Right-of-Way
What West Virginia state law says about campaign yard signs: On election day, and during early-voting hours at early-voting sites, no electioneering (defined to include "the displaying of signs") in the polling place or within "one hundred feet of the outside entrance" to the building. More rules are in the table below. Every rule links to the official text, checked on November 2, 2026.
Not legal advice.
This is general information read from the official West Virginia sources linked below on November 2, 2026. Cities, counties, the state transportation department and HOAs can add stricter rules. Check with your local election office or your city's code enforcement office before you rely on a date.
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The West Virginia rules, from official sources
Polling places
On election day, and during early-voting hours at early-voting sites, no electioneering (defined to include "the displaying of signs") in the polling place or within "one hundred feet of the outside entrance" to the building. Electioneering on your own private property is allowed at any distance.
W. Va. Code 3-9-9
Right-of-way and private property
No signs on or over the right-of-way of any public road, expressly including signs that draw attention "to the candidacy of any person for any public office." A sign in violation is prima facie evidence against the candidate named on it; the highways commissioner removes signs within ten days of notice.
W. Va. Code 17-19-1
When do campaign signs have to come down in West Virginia?
We haven't verified a statewide West Virginia removal deadline yet. Many removal deadlines come from city or county sign ordinances, so call your city or county code office.
How to stay inside the West Virginia rules
Get the owner's permission for every yard
Keep the list.
Check the right-of-way rule before signs go near a road
The West Virginia right-of-way rule is in the table above.
Mark the polling-place buffer on your map
Use the distance in the West Virginia polling-place rule above.
Write down where every sign went
You'll need it on take-down day.
Other states
Removal deadlines, polling-place distances and right-of-way rules for 49 states and DC: Campaign sign laws by state.
Taking signs down?
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How far do campaign signs need to be from a polling place in West Virginia?
On election day, and during early-voting hours at early-voting sites, no electioneering (defined to include "the displaying of signs") in the polling place or within "one hundred feet of the outside entrance" to the building. Electioneering on your own private property is allowed at any distance. (W. Va. Code 3-9-9) Not legal advice.
Where can campaign signs go in West Virginia?
No signs on or over the right-of-way of any public road, expressly including signs that draw attention "to the candidacy of any person for any public office." A sign in violation is prima facie evidence against the candidate named on it; the highways commissioner removes signs within ten days of notice. (W. Va. Code 17-19-1) Not legal advice.
When do campaign signs have to be removed in West Virginia?
We haven't verified a statewide West Virginia removal deadline yet. Many removal deadlines come from city or county sign ordinances, so call your city or county code office. Not legal advice.
Laws on this page checked November 2, 2026. Not legal advice.
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