HB 4435
Increasing the percentage of precincts to be audited during the election canvass
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the accuracy of West Virginia elections by requiring a minimum of three randomly selected precincts to be audited manually during the election canvass. It also extends the timeframe for candidates to demand a recount after the initial declaration of results. The bill seeks to provide a greater level of verification of election results through manual ballot counting and increased opportunity for candidates to challenge the outcome.
Key provisions
- Increases the number of precincts to be audited manually during the election canvass to at least three randomly selected.
- Extends the period a candidate has to demand a recount after the election results are declared.
- Requires manual counting of voter-verified paper ballots in randomly selected precincts if discrepancies are found between automated and manual counts.
- Specifies that the manual count of voter-verified paper ballots is the official record in case of discrepancies.
- Clarifies the process for candidates to demand a recount, including requirements for a bond.
- Outlines procedures for storing and destroying election records after a contest is resolved.
- Addresses the timeframe for retaining election records, allowing for updating voter registration records.
- Establishes a process for notifying candidates of recount dates.
Who is affected
- Candidates for office
- Political parties
- Voters in West Virginia
- County commissions
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