Bill

Bill > HB4751


WV HB4751

WV HB4751
Relating to the time and place of holding primary elections


summary

Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
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)

Last Action

To House Judiciary (on 01/22/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...