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WV SB834

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits refunds of candidate filing fees under any circumstances, including if a candidate withdraws from the race or fails to qualify for the ballot
  • Changes the maximum filing fee cap for presidential and vice presidential candidates from a mandatory limit ("shall not exceed $2,500") to a permissive limit ("may not exceed $2,500")
  • Filing fees remain unchanged: 1% of annual salary for federal, statewide, and judicial offices; 0.5-1% for state legislators; 1% for county officials; $25 for school board; $5-$20 for party committee positions
  • Amends §3-5-8 of the West Virginia Code governing primary election filing fees and their disposition
  • Introduced February 9, 2026, by Senator Morris and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Prohibiting refunds of candidate filing fees

Elections

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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