West Virginia Defends Election Security | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 2m

West Virginia’s Secretary of State Kris Warner shuts down claims of federal election threats, insisting no agencies have contacted his office about risks to the 2026 vote—while the Trump administration pushes voter ID laws amid accusations of foreign interference China denies. Federal officials sought voter data from all states, including West Virginia, which resisted citing privacy laws and legal precedent; a court recently sided with the state. The DOJ’s warnings of legal action were met with a firm rebuttal from WV’s legal team, demanding evidence. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders slam the…