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WV HB4523

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Moves West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals justice elections from the primary election to the general election
  • Maintains the nonpartisan ballot structure with numbered divisions for elections involving multiple justices
  • Justices continue to be elected at large from the entire state
  • Amends §3-5-6a of the West Virginia Code, introduced January 19, 2026
  • Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

To move the election of Supreme Court Justices to the general election

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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