HB 5228
Relating to clarifying the definition of electioneering
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the definition of ‘electioneering’ in West Virginia law, specifying prohibited activities like displaying campaign materials, distributing literature, or soliciting votes in a way that advocates for or against a candidate or ballot question. It includes exemptions for news media conducting exit polls, vehicle bumper stickers, and educational materials related to ballot questions. The bill also grants election officials and law enforcement the authority to enforce election laws and maintain order near polling places.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘electioneering’ as displaying signs, distributing materials, soliciting signatures, or soliciting votes in a way that advocates for or against a candidate or ballot question.
- Exempts news media conducting exit polls from the definition of electioneering.
- Exempts vehicle bumper stickers and signs affixed to a vehicle parked near a polling place from the definition of electioneering.
- Exempts educational materials related to ballot questions from the definition of electioneering.
- Permits election officials and law enforcement to enforce election laws and maintain order within 100 feet of polling places.
- Allows election officials to request assistance from law enforcement officers.
- Prohibits election officials from disclosing voter choices.
- Prohibits electioneering activities on election day within or near polling places.
Who is affected
- Voters
- Candidates
- Political Campaigns
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