Signed into LawFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Jack Woodrum (R)
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S Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
Summary
The bill rewrites West Virginia's rules for creating and reporting polling locations, setting minimum and maximum numbers of registered voters per location and tying boundaries to city limits and Census features. It also defines bipartisan staffing requirements for election boards and adds public‑access map duties. The changes aim to reduce voter hardship, improve redistricting data, and increase transparency.
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