WV HB2078

Candidates for state, county, or local office must have their principal residence within the election district they seek to represent

"Principal residence" is defined as the domicile where a candidate physically resides with intent to remain in that state, district, county, or municipality

Factors that may establish domicile include: vehicle registration address, driver's license address, voter registration address, where taxes are paid, where state/federal benefits are received, time spent at the residence, and intent to remain

Circuit Court Judges, Family Court Judges, and Prosecuting Attorneys are exempted from these residency requirements