HB 5386
Relating to candidate’s certificate of announcement.
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Bill overview
This bill updates the process for candidates filing for office in West Virginia. It requires the Secretary of State and county clerks to promptly, within five business days, display candidate information on the Secretary of State’s website after receiving a certificate of announcement. The bill clarifies the procedures for filing certificates based on the number of counties a candidate represents and outlines specific information that must be included on the certificate of announcement, such as residential address, political party affiliation, and presidential preference for national convention delegates.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of State and county clerks must display candidate information on the Secretary of State’s website within five business days of receiving a certificate of announcement.
- Candidates for offices covering multiple counties must file their certificates with the Secretary of State.
- Candidates for offices covering a single county or subdivision must file with the county commission clerk.
- The certificate of announcement must include specific details about the candidate, such as name, office sought, district, gender, party affiliation, and residential address.
- Candidates for national conventions must declare their presidential preference or state they are uncommitted.
- The Secretary of State can refuse to certify a candidate if their voter registration shows affiliation with a different party within 60 days of filing.
- Candidates must subscribe and swear to the certificate of announcement before a notary public.
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