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Tennant is in Munich, Germany for the 2010 Overseas Vote Foundation UOCAVA summit.

Voting officials from around the world will discuss UOCAVA (the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) and other election reforms.

The Secretary of State's Office requested several bills that passed on the final day.

The five videos focus on using paper ballots, iVotronic, Automark, Automark and M100, and Optical Scan.

Through an interpreter, the group was able to discuss the differences between Georgian election law and American election law.

An online voting pilot project will be implemented in Jackson, Kanawha, Marshall, Monongalia, and Wood Counties.

In-person early voting begins April 21 and runs through May 8.

The sound of the musket fire echoed around the Capitol Complex. Capitol Police first had to give the go-ahead.

The new veterans memorial cemetery in Institute will be named after Navy Cross recipient Donel Kinnard.

About 470 candidates filed to run for offices such as House of Delegates, State Senate, and Republican and Democratic State Executive Committee.

The Marshall University Mascot visited Secretary Tennant, who served as the first female Mountaineer in 1990.

The event urges women "to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke."

The Secretary of State’s Office would like to encourage business owners to take advantage of filing their company’s report through the State’s online portal “Business for WV” (www.business4wv.com).

The live webcast began at noon on the final day of filing and ended at midnight, when candidacy papers had to be postmarked.

Candidate filings must be postmarked by midnight on January 30.

The opinion was issued January 21, 2010.

Secretary Tennant appeared on "The Legislature Today" with Beth Vorhees.

You can see who files during the last day on a live webcast on the Secretary of State's website.

Tennant says funding will go toward technology improvements that will make state government more open and engaging.

Tennant is the first West Virginian invited to join Rodel Fellowship.

Economy, education, safety of children the focus of Manchin's speech. The entire speech is available by clicking the above link.

Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant turned her conference room into an area dedicated to helping candidates fill out the necessary forms.

Candidates seeking office in 2010 can file their paperwork with the Secretary of State's Office or their county clerk.

Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant is proud to announce the addition of Jackie Harris to the staff of the Elections Division.

The Secretary of State’s Office has implemented a cost-saving measure to notify notaries, charities, and fundraisers that their registrations are about to expire.

Not only is this system secure but it ensures the privacy of the voter and their vote.

This is to accommodate anyone who needs to conduct end of year business before the December 31st deadline.

Tennant is concerned that with more people relying on charitable organizations and more people looking to help their neighbors in need, a fraudulent charity could try to run a scam.

A pilot program is being tested that will allow not only members of the military, but other citizens living overseas, the opportunity to vote online.

Byrd, who was elected to the US House of Representatives in 1952, and then to the US Senate in 1958, has served West Virginia for 56 years, 320 days.

The memorial had been closed for more than a year to repair damage that occurred in 2007, and to add more than 1,430 names that had been left off and correct names that had been misspelled.

Kyle Hickernell, a summer intern with the Secretary of State’s Office, was presented the West Virginia Information Technology Intern of the Year Award Thursday in Charleston.

Saturday is a day of recognition and appreciation for the more than 45,000 notaries public in West Virginia and the more than 4.8 million nationwide.

To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, a voter must cast a ballot in every general election they are eligible to vote in for the past 50 years.

Each winner has a similar experience with overcoming disability to lead a more fulfilling life.

Tennant spoke at the Third Annual Energy Industry Appreciation Ceremony Tuesday in Flatwoods.

Tennant joined in a panel discussion on how to best use social media and technology to reach the people of West Virginia.

Times have changed, but using technology to help the Secretary of State’s office run more efficiently has not.

Tennant spoke with more than 50 students and faculty at the WVU Mountainlair.

New site makes it quicker and easier for voters, candidates, business owners, and state agencies to find vital information.

As required by WV Code, any corporation, LLC, PLLC, voluntary association or limited partnership that is authorized to do business in West Virginia must file an annual report each year with the Secretary of State.

Important issues discussed with county clerks and county commissioners, who came from across West Virginia.

The Commission is reviewing how Supreme Court races are financed in West Virginia

Holiday to recognize miner's contributions to the Mountain State’s economy, heritage, and future.

More than 100 town and city leaders from around the state got an in depth explanation of the proposed Early Vote By Mail Pilot Program Wednesday at the 40th Annual Conference of the West Virginia Municipal League.

Changes include clarification of how poll workers are chosen, how long a satellite plan is in place for an election cycle, adding public notice requirements, and removing a restriction to keep a satellite precinct open for the entire early voting period.

More than 25 pounds of items are being sent to two US Army soldiers stationed in Afghanistan.

The new NASS president, Secretary of State Trey Grayson (R-Kentucky), appointed Tennant to the co-chair position along with Secretary of State Ken Bennett (R-Arizona).

The legislation to allow municipalities to participate in the Vote By Mail Pilot Program passed during the 2009 Legislative Session (HB 3134).

One special guest scheduled to attend on August 31 is Minnesota Elections Manager Gary Poser.

Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant discussed the proposed rules for the recently passed Satellite Precinct Bill (House Bill 2464) with members of the Kanawha County Commission Thursday in Charleston.

Voters in more than 130 towns and cities across West Virginia will head to the polls June 9 to choose the men and women who will serve as their municipal leaders.

As of June 5, the Secretary of State’s office had received 9.358 online annual report filings through the website www.business4wv.com. This is an increase of more than 2,000 from this time last year.

House Bill 2567 is expected to save the Secretary of State’s office and state agencies more than $100,000 a year in paper and work hours.

Operation False Charity includes the Federal Trade Commission, secretaries of state, attorneys general, and local law enforcement.

Secretary Tennant says state government doesn't have to be dry and boring.