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WV SB851
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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AI Summary
- Write-in candidates in West Virginia would be required to pay the same filing fees as other candidates for the office they seek when submitting their certificate of announcement
- Low-income candidates may file in forma pauperis (as a pauper) by completing an affidavit, exempting them from the filing fee requirement
- A pauper is defined as someone whose income and resources are insufficient to meet basic needs and whose cash reserves do not exceed maximum allowable limits for eligible individuals
- The bill amends §3-6-4a of the West Virginia Code governing write-in candidate filing requirements for primary, general, and special elections
Legislative Description
Providing for filing fee for write-in candidates
Elections
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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