This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing a new section, 3-1-52, which explicitly prohibits ranked choice voting, also known as instant runoff voting, in all elections within the state. The bill defines ranked choice voting as a method where voters rank candidates by preference, and votes are tabulated in rounds until a candidate achieves a majority or the required number of candidates is elected. It further clarifies that no state, county, or local elections office may utilize this voting method for any local, statewide, or federal elective office.

Additionally, the bill states that any local government ordinance that conflicts with this prohibition will be considered void. The overall purpose of the legislation is to ensure that ranked choice voting is not implemented in West Virginia elections, thereby maintaining traditional voting methods.

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Introduced Version: 3-1-52