This bill proposes the repeal of section 3-6-4a of the Code of West Virginia, which currently mandates that write-in candidates must file with the Secretary of State in order for their votes to be counted. By removing this requirement, the bill aims to simplify the process for write-in candidates and ensure that votes cast for them are counted without the need for prior registration.

The legislative intent behind this bill is to enhance electoral participation by making it easier for voters to support write-in candidates. The repeal of the filing requirement is expected to encourage more individuals to run as write-in candidates, thereby increasing the diversity of choices available to voters during elections.