This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia to create an online voters' guide that will be accessible on the Secretary of State's website. The State Election Commission will be responsible for compiling this guide using information from candidates' certificates of announcement. The bill requires that the certificate of announcement must now include additional contact information for candidates, such as a telephone number, email address, and web address for their website or social media accounts. Furthermore, candidates running for statewide office will have the opportunity to submit a personal statement to be included in the voters' guide.

In addition to the new requirements, the bill also makes several deletions and modifications to existing language regarding the filing process for candidates. It clarifies the necessary information that must be included in the certificate of announcement and establishes that candidates may not run for more than one office at the same election, with specific exceptions. The amendments are set to take effect on January 1, 2025, following the enactment of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-5-7