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This bill prohibits ranked choice voting (RCV) in all elections within West Virginia, including local, state, and federal contests. The bill first defines ranked choice voting as an electoral method where voters can rank candidates in order of preference, with votes being transferred between candidates in multiple rounds until a candidate receives a majority or all offices are filled. It explicitly states that no election office at the state, county, or local level may use RCV for any election or candidate nomination, effectively banning the practice across all levels of government. The bill also renders any existing local government ordinances that conflict with this prohibition automatically void. By providing clear definitions and a comprehensive prohibition, the legislation aims to prevent the implementation of ranked choice voting in West Virginia, maintaining the state's traditional voting system where voters select a single candidate per race.

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