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WV HB5386

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Holstein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State to display candidate information on the official state website within five business days of receiving a certificate of announcement for multi-county offices
  • County clerks must enter candidate information into the Secretary of State's filing system within five business days for single-county or subdivision races
  • Mandated display information includes candidate name, office sought, district/division, gender, political party affiliation, residential city/county/state, and filing date
  • Applies to all candidates filing certificates of announcement for primary or general elections in West Virginia
  • Introduced February 10, 2026, by Delegates Holstein and Pushkin and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to candidate’s certificate of announcement.

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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