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WV HB4525
WV HB4525To change the election dates for intermediate court of appeals judges to the genreal elections
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to change the date for election of judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals to the same date as the general election.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to change the election date for judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals, which is a state court, from the primary election to the general election. The bill's proponents believe this change will increase voter participation because general elections typically have a higher turnout than primary elections, thus strengthening representative democracy. The elections for these judges will now occur on the same day as the general election and will be conducted on a separate, nonpartisan ballot.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Bill Ridenour (R)*,
Jim Butler (R),
Joe Funkhouser (R),
Buck Jennings (R),
Larry Kump (R),
Phil Mallow (R),
Keith Marple (R),
Robbie Martin (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Margitta Mazzocchi (R),
Bryan Ward (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4525&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4525%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4525 |
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