This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically to section 3-5-6a, which governs the election of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals. The primary change is to shift the election of these justices from the primary election to the general election. The new legal language specifies that elections for justices will now occur on the same date as the general election, utilizing a nonpartisan ballot organized by numbered divisions corresponding to the number of justices being elected.

Additionally, the bill outlines that candidates will be tallied separately within each numbered division, and the board of canvassers will certify the election of the candidate with the highest number of votes in that division. In the event of a tie, existing provisions in section twelve, article six of the chapter will apply to resolve the tie. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the electoral process for Supreme Court justices by aligning their elections with the general election cycle.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-5-6a