This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to mandate that municipal elections be held concurrently with statewide primary or general elections. Specifically, it modifies existing provisions in sections 3-1-29 and 3-1-31. The bill removes the previous allowance for municipalities to hold elections independently of statewide elections and instead requires that all local municipal elections shall be scheduled to coincide with these statewide election days. Municipalities are also required to negotiate agreements with county commissions regarding the election date, election officials, and other logistical matters, while sharing in the administrative costs based on their proportion of registered voters.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the composition and responsibilities of election boards and officials, ensuring that the election process is conducted fairly and efficiently. It maintains the requirement for a minimum number of election officials and specifies the roles of poll clerks and election commissioners. The changes aim to streamline the election process and enhance voter participation by aligning municipal elections with statewide voting events.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-1-29, 3-1-31