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WV HB4526
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brooks
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AI Summary
- Political parties, candidates, and third-party organizations may appoint two observers at every stage of the election process in West Virginia
- Any registered West Virginia voter may serve as an observer at any election location in the state with a letter of appointment from their sponsoring organization
- Observers must receive "Official Observer" badges and gain access to opening/closing of polling locations, ballot transport, signature verification, ballot adjudication, and tabulation activities
- Observers may take handwritten notes and use recording devices at polling and ballot-counting locations, except during individual ballot completion
- Cameras are required in all polling and ballot-counting locations for public viewing, and election officials who fail to provide full observer access face potential suspension or termination
Legislative Description
Provisions for election observers during any election and at any voting or ballot-reviewing and ballot-counting location within West Virginia
Elections
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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