2026 Regular Session
HB 4935
Relating to requiring paper ballots in all elections
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill mandates the use of paper ballots in all elections within West Virginia, effectively eliminating electronic voting systems. It requires hand-counting of these ballots and establishes a requirement for voters to present a government-issued photographic identification card to be eligible to vote. The bill also includes provisions for voter education and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Key provisions
- All elections must utilize paper ballots, which will be hand-counted.
- The use of electronic voting systems is prohibited.
- Voters must present a government-issued photographic identification card to vote.
- A new section (3-1-52) is added to the West Virginia Code regarding these requirements.
- The bill repeals numerous existing sections of the West Virginia Code related to electronic voting systems.
- The bill requires the production of a photographic identification card for voters.
- The bill mandates voter education programs related to voting systems.
- The bill requires accessibility for voters with disabilities.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Voters
- County Election Officials
- State Election Commission
- Political Parties
- Residents of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Eliminates the use of electronic voting systems entirely.
- Requires manual hand-counting of all ballots.
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