HB 4173
Requiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia candidates for state, county, or local offices to establish their principal residence within the specific election district they are running in. It defines ‘principal residence’ as including both physical presence and an intent to remain in the state and district. The bill includes exceptions for candidates running for Circuit Court Judge, Family Court Judge, or Prosecuting Attorney. This aims to ensure that elected officials have a genuine connection to the communities they represent.
Key provisions
- Candidates must have their principal residence within the election district for the office they seek.
- ‘Principal residence’ is defined as including physical residency and an intent to remain in the state and district.
- Various factors can be used to establish principal residence, such as vehicle registration, voter registration, driver’s license address, and receipt of state/federal benefits.
- The bill excludes candidates for Circuit Court Judge, Family Court Judge, and Prosecuting Attorney from this requirement.
Who is affected
- Candidates for state, county, and local offices
- Voters in West Virginia
- Political parties in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Introduces a residency requirement for candidates seeking elected office.
- Provides a detailed list of factors that can be used to establish a candidate’s principal residence.
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Primary sponsor
Kump
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