HB 3461
To change the election dates for intermediate court of appeals judges to the genreal elections
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to align the election dates for judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals with the dates of the general elections in West Virginia. Currently, these judges are elected during a primary election. By changing the election date, the bill aims to increase voter participation, as general elections typically draw a larger turnout. The bill specifies that these elections will be conducted on a nonpartisan ballot.
Key provisions
- Changes the election date for Intermediate Court of Appeals judges.
- Aligns the election date with the general election.
- Requires elections to be conducted on a nonpartisan ballot.
- References existing tie-breaking procedures from §3-6-12 of the Code of West Virginia.
Who is affected
- Judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals
- West Virginia voters
- The Judiciary branch of West Virginia government
Notable changes
- Shifts the election timing from a primary to a general election.
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