SB 811
Allowing individuals to change party voter registration during day of voting
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Bill overview
This bill would allow West Virginia voters who are already registered to change their party affiliation on election day. Currently, voters must register before an election and cannot change their party affiliation at that time. This change would apply to primary, general, and special elections. The bill also maintains existing restrictions on voter eligibility, including felony convictions and mental incompetence.
Key provisions
- Allows registered voters to change party affiliation on election day.
- This change applies to all types of elections (primary, general, and special).
- Existing voter eligibility requirements remain in place.
- The bill does not affect the registration process for new voters.
- Individuals with felony convictions, treason, or bribery convictions remain ineligible to register.
- Individuals declared mentally incompetent by a court remain ineligible to register.
- The change in party affiliation applies only during the day of voting.
- The bill amends existing code sections regarding voter registration.
Who is affected
- Registered Voters in West Virginia
- Election Officials
- Political Parties in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Expands voter flexibility by permitting party affiliation changes on election day.
- No changes are noted regarding the registration process for new voters.
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