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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish the date for the primary election for the office of the President of United States.
AI Summary
This bill, amending West Virginia law, establishes a specific date for the primary election for the Office of President of the United States, which is a crucial election for selecting presidential candidates from different political parties. Previously, the law set the general primary election date for other offices to the second Tuesday in May of even-numbered years, starting in 1986. However, this bill inserts new language to designate the third Tuesday in February of 2028, and every fourth year thereafter, as the date for the presidential primary election, ensuring a distinct and earlier timeframe for this particular election.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Mike Hite (R)*,
Ryan Browning (R),
Jarred Cannon (R),
Geno Chiarelli (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
Jonathan Kyle (R),
Jordan Maynor (R),
Jimmy Willis (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4751&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4751%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4751 |
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