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WV HB4457
WV HB4457Permitting voters not affiliated with a major political party to vote the ballot of that political party in a primary election.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to permit voters not affiliated with a major political party to vote one ballot of any political party in a primary election.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow voters who are not affiliated with a major political party, including those registered as "independent" or unaffiliated with any recognized political party, to request and vote one ballot from any political party in a primary election, while still receiving separate ballots for nonpartisan candidates and public questions. Previously, such voters were generally not permitted to vote a party ballot in primary elections. The bill also clarifies that political parties can determine whether these unaffiliated voters will be allowed to vote their primary ballots.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Scot Heckert (R)*,
Michael Amos (R),
Bill Anderson (R),
Roy Cooper (R),
Bill Flanigan (R),
Dave Foggin (R),
Mike Hite (R),
David McCormick (R),
Mark Zatezalo (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4457&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4457%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4457 |
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