Kanawha County Commission Certifies General Election Results
The Kanawha County Commission has confirmed the results of the general election after completing voter canvassing, including provisional and absentee ballots, and a required hand count.
Charleston Huntington, WV, November 9, 2026 — The Kanawha County Commission has officially confirmed the results of the recent general election. This certification follows the comprehensive process of voter canvassing, which included the careful review and tabulation of both provisional and absentee ballots.
In addition to standard canvassing procedures, the commission also completed a mandatory hand count of ballots. This step is a critical part of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the election process before final results are declared.
The process of canvassing and conducting the hand count ensures that all eligible votes cast during the general election are accounted for. The completion of these procedural steps by the Kanawha County Commission signifies the final verification of the election outcomes.
Details regarding the specific number of provisional or absentee ballots processed, or any specific findings from the hand count process beyond its completion, were not immediately available. The commission’s confirmation marks the official conclusion of the vote tabulation and verification phase for the general election in Kanawha County.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Epling on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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