The bill introduced on February 14, 2025, aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 3-1-52, which explicitly prohibits ranked-choice voting in all elections within the state. The bill defines ranked-choice voting, cumulative voting, and instant-runoff voting, outlining the process by which voters rank candidates and how votes are tabulated in rounds until a candidate achieves a majority.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that no state, county, or local elections office may utilize ranked-choice voting for any elections or nominations for local, statewide, or federal offices. It also declares that any existing or future ordinances from local government entities that conflict with this prohibition will be rendered void. The overall intent of the legislation is to eliminate the use of ranked-choice voting in West Virginia elections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-1-52