This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify the process for filling vacancies in political party executive committees at various levels, including magisterial and executive committee districts. It introduces new provisions that require the election of one male and one female member from each magisterial district or executive committee district, with specific rules for counties that have three executive committee districts, where two male and two female members must be elected. If there are not enough candidates of one or both sexes to fill the required positions, the unfilled positions will be redesignated as at-large seats, which can be filled by remaining candidates based on the highest vote totals countywide, regardless of sex or district.

Additionally, the bill specifies that members elected to district-based seats must reside within their respective districts, while those in at-large seats must reside within the county. It also modifies the process for reporting election results to the Secretary of State, ensuring that any at-large seats and remaining vacancies are clearly communicated. The bill aims to ensure that political party committees are representative and that vacancies are filled in a timely manner, while also maintaining compliance with gender representation requirements.

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Introduced Version: 3-1-9