WV House approves legislation requiring cities to hold elections on same day as state's
The West Virginia House of Delegates has signed off on legislation that would require municipalities to hold their elections on the same day as state elections. Delegates passed Senate Bill 50 Monday with a vote of 96 to 2.
Supporters of the bill say requiring municipalities to have their elections along with state elections will save cities and towns money and encourage voter turnout. According to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, 113 municipalities across the state will have their elections in 2025, which is not a year for state elections.
Morgantown’s election, for instance, is scheduled for April 29. Bridgeport’s election will be June 10.
Under the version of the bill passed by the House, cities and towns have until 2028 to hold their elections on the same day as state elections. Delegates approved the change in a floor amendment offered by Del. Geno Chiarelli, R-Monongalia, on Friday.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/briefs/wv-house-approves-legislation-requiring-cities-to-hold-elections-on-same-day-as-states/