HB 4911
Redefining political party
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill changes how political parties are defined in West Virginia for state and local elections. It establishes that a political party gains ‘official ballot status’ if it received at least one percent of the vote in the previous statewide general election or has 5,000 registered party members statewide. The bill also allows municipalities to create exceptions to these requirements, permitting smaller parties to participate in municipal primary elections if they meet local criteria.
Key provisions
- A political party must receive at least one percent of the statewide vote in the previous general election to qualify.
- A political party must have at least 5,000 registered voters as members statewide to qualify.
- Municipalities can create ordinances allowing smaller parties to participate in municipal primary elections.
- These provisions apply to all state and local elections.
- The definition of ‘political party’ is being amended to align with these new requirements.
Who is affected
- Political parties
- Voters
- State election officials
- Municipalities
- Candidates running in elections
Notable changes
- Lowers the threshold for official ballot status from a higher number to one percent of statewide votes.
- Introduces a minimum membership requirement of 5,000 registered voters.
- Grants municipalities the authority to create exceptions for smaller parties in municipal elections.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Kump
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