This bill amends section 3-5-7 of the Code of West Virginia to mandate that the Secretary of State and county clerks display candidate information on the Secretary of State's official website within five business days of receiving a certificate of announcement. The information to be displayed includes the candidate's name, the title of the office sought, relevant district information, gender (if applicable), political party affiliation (if applicable), residential details, and the date the certificate was received. Additionally, county clerks are required to enter this information into the Secretary of State's official candidate filing system within the same timeframe.

The bill aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of candidate information for voters by ensuring timely updates on the Secretary of State's website. The new provisions emphasize the importance of prompt communication regarding candidate announcements, thereby facilitating informed voting decisions. The bill does not include any deletions from the current law but introduces several new requirements for the display and entry of candidate information.

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