SJR 9·WV·senate
Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment
Passed Both ChambersFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Patricia Rucker (R)
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S Completed legislative action
Mar 14, 2026
Summary
The resolution adds language to the state constitution stating that only West Virginia residents who are also United States citizens may vote. It also lists groups that may be barred from voting, such as minors, those declared mentally incompetent, and people convicted of treason, felony, or bribery, or who have not lived in the county for at least 30 days. Military personnel stationed in the state are expressly treated as residents for voting purposes.
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