This bill amends West Virginia Code §3-1-31 to mandate that all local municipal elections be held concurrently with regularly scheduled statewide primary or general elections, effective July 1, 2022. The previous language allowed municipalities the option to hold elections at the same time but did not require it. The bill specifies that municipalities must share in the administrative costs of these elections, with their costs not exceeding their pro rata share based on the number of registered voters in the municipality compared to the total registered voters in the county.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that municipalities must comply with existing requirements regarding agreements with county commissions for the use of county election officials during municipal elections. This change aims to streamline the election process and potentially increase voter turnout by aligning local elections with larger, statewide elections.

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Introduced Version: 3-1-31