HB 4339
Changing the local school board election from the Primary to the General
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to change the way local school board members are elected in West Virginia. Currently, these elections are held during the primary election. This bill would move these elections to coincide with the general elections, using a nonpartisan ballot. The bill also outlines specific rules regarding eligibility and how candidates are elected, particularly concerning representation from different magisterial districts.
Key provisions
- Local school board elections will be held on the same date as general elections.
- Elections will be conducted on a nonpartisan ballot.
- No more than two members can be elected from the same magisterial district.
- Eligibility for incumbents is determined based on their magisterial district residence.
- Rules are established for electing candidates to unexpired terms, considering the number of incumbent members from each district.
- The board of canvassers will declare and certify election results for both full and unexpired terms.
- A tie vote will be broken according to existing West Virginia tie-breaking procedures.
- The bill repeals the existing section regarding primary elections for school board members.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- School board members
- School districts
- Voters in West Virginia
- County Boards of Education
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Kump
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