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HB 5401·WV·house

Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas

Signed into LawFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (R)
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Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Summary

The bill lets West Virginia voters who are overseas, in the uniformed services, or temporarily abroad and meet certain residency criteria cast absentee or electronic ballots. It also adds emergency absentee provisions and clarifies who may vote in state and federal elections. The changes aim to ensure eligible citizens can participate despite distance or disability.

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