West Virginia - West Virginia Secretary of State
Program Title
Loan and Grant Programs Under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) for the Purchase of Voting Equipment, Election Systems, Software, Services and Upgrades
Program Summary
West Virginia used HAVA funding to modernize election administration across all 55 counties. Instead of one large purchase, the state made targeted upgrades to strengthen cybersecurity, replace aging equipment, expand accessibility, and prevent Election Day issues through proactive maintenance. Investments included enhanced server infrastructure, new voting equipment where needed, ADA-compliant ballot-marking devices statewide, battery replacements to avoid Election Day issues, ballot-on-demand printing, and updates to the statewide voter registration system. Together, these efforts made elections more reliable, easier to manage, and more secure, while building public confidence and showing responsible use of federal funds.