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HB 5561·WV·house

Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution

In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Kimble
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To House Judiciary

Feb 16, 2026

Summary

The measure changes how election‑fraud allegations are handled in West Virginia. Instead of county prosecutors, the Secretary of State must forward suspected fraud to the Attorney General, who can then pursue criminal charges. This aims to centralize enforcement and ensure consistent prosecution across the state.

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