This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish that only natural born citizens of the United States are eligible to vote or run for public office in the state. Specifically, it modifies the definitions of "Voter" and "Candidate" to include the requirement that individuals must be natural born citizens. The bill clarifies that these changes apply to all general, primary, and special elections, as well as municipal elections where applicable.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the new qualifications for voting and candidacy will take effect on January 1, 2028. This legislative change aims to ensure that the electorate and those seeking public office in West Virginia are exclusively composed of natural born citizens, thereby reinforcing the citizenship requirement in the electoral process.

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Introduced Version: 3-1-2