HB 5401·WV·house
Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas
Signed into LawFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (R)
Latest Action
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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