WV HB3305

Extends the required waiting period for candidates to switch political party affiliation before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to filing a certificate of announcement

Applies to candidates in partisan elections who must demonstrate continuous registration with their declared party for the full 180-day period

Clarifies that candidates cannot have been registered as independent or affiliated with any other political party during the 180-day period before filing

Authorizes the Secretary of State or board of ballot commissioners to refuse or remove certification of any candidate whose voter registration records show a party change within the 180-day window

Requires electronic verification of a candidate's party affiliation before accepting their certificate of announcement for filing