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Wayne County voter sentenced for double voting in a West Virginia election
05/13/2025
Richard Allen Chapman of Huntington was charged with illegal voting for casting two ballots in the 2020 General Election...read more

Kris Warner says that Joe Manchin is just "dead wrong" in criticism of WV legislators over prohibiting Ranked Choice Voting
05/12/2025
Ranked choice voting is a controversial system in which voters rank multiple candidates for the same position in order of preference, rather than picking a single candidate for each race....read more

WVU economic innovation leader Dr. Liz Vitullo discusses importance of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs on “Just Three Questions!” with Secretary of State Kris Warner
05/09/2025
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ELECTION INTEGRITY: Secretary of State Kris Warner says 2025 legislative session focused on election security and transparency
05/08/2025
Secretary Warner said that the 60-day session was very productive in securing the state's elections. ...read more

"Just Three Questions!" Tech Entrepreneur and Marshall President Brad Smith is first guest on Secretary Warner’s new video series highlighting resources for West Virginia entrepreneurs
05/05/2025
"This series of interviews is an opportunity to highlight entrepreneurs and support for small business development throughout West Virginia," said WV Secretary of State Kris Warner. ...read more

Secretary of State Kris Warner applauds Legislature as West Virginia's "Photo ID to Vote" legislation becomes law
05/01/2025
“Requiring photo ID to vote strengthens election integrity and protects against fraud,” said Secretary Warner, who serves as West Virginia’s chief election official....read more

Warner announces three-count felony indictment for fraud against a Jefferson County woman attempting to open a bank account
04/29/2025
Secretary Warner said that quick action by the bank and the immediate attention by his Business and Investigations Divisions led to a quick indictment by the Jefferson County grand jury. Warner thanked WVSOS Business Division Director Sarah Carey and WVSO...read more

Op-Ed: Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the lifeblood of local communities
04/23/2025
I am honored to attend the Conference this year as a panelist for a discussion titled, "State of the State: Entrepreneurship in West Virginia". As the state's chief business registration official, my office works hard to make it easy to start a new busine...read more

WV Voter Hall of Fame welcomes 164 new members who have voted in every election for the last 50 years
04/22/2025
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Grafton High School's student-led voter registration drive registers 160 seniors to vote; One of the state's largest registration efforts for 2024-25 school year
04/17/2025
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Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,440 New WV Business Registrations for March of 2025
04/16/2025
Doddridge County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner applauds legislature for passing election integrity legislation including voter photo ID and prohibiting non-citizens from voting in municipal elections
04/16/2025
Warner stated that the bill requiring photo ID to vote (HB 3016) appeared to be the most popular initiative among legislators, with an overwhelming majority voting in favor of passage....read more

Spring Valley High School earns prestigious Jennings Randolph Award for student-led civic engagement
04/10/2025
On Wednesday morning, a student assembly was held at the school to present the Award and congratulate the students on their achievement....read more

Warner recognizes two Grafton High School students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
04/08/2025
Michael Niggemyer and Violet Rubenstein—both members of the 2025 graduating class at GHS—were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Two Cabell County candidates indicted for election fraud
04/07/2025
According to the combined five-count indictment handed down by the Cabell County grand jury, King and Maynard are accused of knowingly submitting false information on their Certificates of Announcement when declaring their candidacy....read more

Warner expresses frustration over Morrisey's veto of election transparency regulation
04/03/2025
On April 1st, Governor Patrick Morrisey, my colleague on the Board of Public Works, vetoed a rules-bundle bill containing dozens of agencies’ rules that have been published for public review and comment for at least 8 months....read more

WV Secretary of State Kris Warner highlights the importance of prevention and recovery services in a video interview on Lauren’s Wish
04/02/2025
Lauren’s Wish is located at Hazel's House of Hope in Morgantown. Peer recovery staff provide a safe environment where individuals can stay while awaiting treatment placement....read more

WV State Senate and Secretary of State Kris Warner recognized the Benedum Foundation on its 80th anniversary
04/01/2025
The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation was started in 1944 by Bridgeport, WV natives Michael and Sarah Benedum....read more

Op-Ed: Non-citizens should be clearly prohibited from voting in federal, state, and local elections
04/01/2025
West Virginia’s Constitution provides that the citizens of the state are entitled to vote in elections held within the counties in which they reside....read more

Warner recognizes two Sherman High School students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/31/2025
Maycey Davis and Jillian Toney—both members of the 2025 graduating class at SHS—were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Applauds Trump Executive Order Provisions Reinforcing State Election Integrity and Preventing Non-Citizens from Voting
03/28/2025
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner expressed optimism in the Executive Order, praising the administration’s focus on issues important to protecting states' rights....read more

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,221 New WV Business Registrations for February of 2025
03/25/2025
Pleasants County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Warner recognizes Spring Valley High School students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/24/2025
Macy Smith and Alexander Ringkamp, both members of the 2025 graduating class at SVHS, were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Warner recognizes two Ripley High School students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/24/2025
Gracie Thomas and Rylee Harbour—both members of the 2025 graduating class at RHS—were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Warner recognizes Beth Haven Christian School students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/21/2025
Joshua Goble and Heidi Densford—both members of the 2025 graduating class at BHCS—were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Warner recognizes two Victory Baptist Academy students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/21/2025
Brady Vandall and Raegan Wood – both members of the 2025 graduating class at VBA – were recommended by their school administrator to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Secretary of State Kris Warner applauds West Virginia Legislature for passing prohibition on Ranked Choice Voting
03/20/2025
anked choice voting is a process that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, rather than picking a single candidate for each race....read more

State Fair of WV receives the prestigious “Centurion Chamber of Commerce” designation from WV Secretary of State
03/20/2025
Earlier this week, the WV Legislature recognized the Fair’s current president, staff, and board of directors to congratulate them on their ongoing efforts of showcasing West Virginia agriculture and celebrating state art, cooking, and entertainment....read more

Warner recognizes two New Life Christian Academy students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/20/2025
Sophia DiNonno and Christina Marsh – both members of the 2025 graduating class at NLCA – were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Warner recognizes two James Monroe High School students for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/19/2025
Thomas Sibold and Hannah Jewell – both members of the 2025 graduating class at JMHS – were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Warner recognizes two Meadow Bridge High School students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/18/2025
Kierston Rozell and Emily Carothers – both members of the 2025 graduating class at MBHS – were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Warner recognizes two Woodrow Wilson High School students for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/17/2025
Thomas Spencer and Ram Asaithambi – both members of the 2025 graduating class at WWHS – were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Warner recognizes two Van Junior-Senior High School students for their effort to register classmates to vote
03/13/2025
Kaleigh Workman and Maggie Price – both members of the 2025 graduating class at VJSHS – were recommended by their principal to represent their school as Honorary Secretaries of State for their efforts to register members of the senior class to vote....read more

Warner recognizes Sissonville High School student for his effort to register classmates to vote
03/13/2025
Christian Baldwin – a member of the 2025 graduating class at SHS – was recommended by his principal to represent their school as an Honorary Secretary of State for his effort to register members of the SHS senior class to vote....read more

ON THIS DATE: West Virginia narrowly ratified the 19th Amendment by a 15-14 vote and captivated the nation
03/10/2025
The vote by the West Virginia legislature was significant. After nearly a year of states across the country ratifying the Congress’ proposed Amendment, 22 states had ratified it by December of 1919....read more

Federal Overreach with Corporate Transparency Act is Suspended Immediately
03/07/2025
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced that the CTA will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines....read more

Calvary Baptist Academy presented with Jennings Randolph Award for student-led voter registration
02/27/2025
The Jennings Randolph Award honors the late U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph who represented West Virginia in the United States Congress for more than 50 years....read more

WVSOS Anniversary Open House Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week in West Virginia
02/20/2025
The WV One Stop Business Center was opened in 2018 by the WV Secretary of State's Office with the support of the West Virginia Legislature....read more

WVSOS Kris Warner joins 19 state colleagues asking President Trump to repeal the Biden-era "Big Brother Overreach" on business
02/20/2025
According to Warner, it is estimated that there are more than 31 million businesses of all sizes in the United States, with over 153,000 registered to operate in West Virginia alone. Many of those are subject to the CTA....read more

WV One Stop Business Center to Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week with an Open House
02/18/2025
The open house will commemorate the eighth year since the WV One Stop Business Center opened as the first four-agency, single-location, business center in the nation....read more

Op-Ed: Building a Stronger Future for West Virginia Entrepreneurs
02/12/2025
Entrepreneurship is the backbone of West Virginia’s economy, fueling innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of our communities. ...read more

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,301 New WV Business Registrations for January of 2025
02/11/2025
Clay County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more

Secretary Warner announces the 2025 Legislative Initiatives for the WV Secretary of State's Office
02/07/2025
While meeting with members of the West Virginia Press Association (WVPA) at their annual "Legislative Look-Ahead Conference" held in Charleston, Secretary of State Kris Warner announced the 2025 legislative initiatives for the Secretary of State's Office ...read more

More than 13,500 New Businesses Started in 2024
01/27/2025
Annual Report from the Secretary of State Showcases Strength of West Virginia Economy Anchored by Small Business Entrepreneurs and Real Estate...read more

Two Meadow Bridge High School seniors named "Honorary Secretary of State" for their effort in the school's student-led voter registration effort
01/24/2025
Two seniors from Meadow Bridge High School were given special recognition on Thursday by WV Secretary of State Kris Warner and Fayette County Clerk Michelle Holly....read more

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 843 New WV Business Registrations for December of 2024
01/15/2025
Monroe County led the state in new business growth for the month...read more