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This bill amends existing West Virginia law to require write-in candidates, except for those seeking to be a delegate to a national convention, to pay a filing fee when they submit their official announcement to the appropriate election official. This fee is the same as what is required for other candidates seeking the same office. However, the bill includes an exception for individuals who cannot afford the fee, allowing them to file an affidavit requesting to be exempt from paying it if they meet specific criteria for being a "pauper," meaning their income and resources are insufficient to cover costs and do not exceed a certain limit. Once the announcement is filed and the fee is paid (or waived), the candidate will be officially certified as a write-in candidate.

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