SB 1007
Relating to voting in WV elections while residing overseas
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Bill overview
This bill expands West Virginia’s absentee voting options for residents who live overseas. It allows eligible overseas voters, including those serving in the military, students, and those temporarily residing abroad, to vote by mail, electronic ballot, or emergency ballot under specific circumstances. The bill clarifies definitions related to eligibility and expands the criteria for absentee voting to include situations like emergency service workers and those participating in the Address Confidentiality Program.
Key provisions
- Allows overseas voters to vote by mail under various circumstances, including military service, travel, and educational pursuits.
- Creates an option for electronic absentee voting for voters with disabilities, those absent from the county, or those serving as replacement poll workers.
- Defines ‘disability’ and ‘physical disability’ for absentee voting eligibility.
- Expands eligibility for overseas voters to include those who were previously domiciled in West Virginia.
- Includes emergency absentee voting for voters in hospitals, nursing homes, or facing temporary confinement due to illness or emergency service.
- Clarifies definitions related to ‘federal election’ and ‘State election’.
- Addresses the requirements for registering as an overseas voter.
- Establishes a process for voting as a replacement poll worker.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
- Overseas Voters
- Military Personnel
- Students Studying Abroad
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