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WV HB4457

WV HB4457
Permitting 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
In Committee
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)

Last Action

To House Judiciary (on 01/16/2026)

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