Tag: west virginia
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West Virginia voters to decide on homestead exemption increase amendment in Nov. 2026
As the West Virginia State Legislature adjourned on March 14, 2026, one amendment—a measure that would state that only citizens may vote in elections—made the ballot. However, several amendments, including a homestead exemption increase, did not make the 2026 ballot. The amendment would have increased the minimum homestead exemption for certain homeowners from $20,000 to…
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Over the past two weeks, nine ballot measures certified across Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, and West Virginia
As of March 17, 80 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 33 states, six more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The last signature…
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West Virginia becomes fourth state to place citizenship requirement amendment on 2026 ballot
This November, West Virginia voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would provide that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections. The amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 9 (SJR 9), was referred to the ballot by the West Virginia State Legislature, with the House voting 97-0 on March 13, and the Senate voting 34-0 on…
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West Virginia sees highest share of contested state legislative incumbents since 2010 — all Republicans for second year
In 2026, 48.5% of the state legislative incumbents running for election in West Virginia will face primary contests, the highest share since 50.5% of incumbents faced challenges in 2010. In total, 48 incumbents face contested primaries across the West Virginia House and Senate. The average number of incumbents contested each election cycle since 2010 was…
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Eight candidates are running for West Virginia’s two U.S. House districts — the fewest since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in West Virginia was Jan. 31, 2026. Eight candidates — four Democrats and four Republicans — are running for West Virginia’s two U.S. House districts. That’s four candidates per district. There were five candidates per district in 2024, 6.5 in 2022, four…
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West Virginia becomes 25th state with a Parents' Bill of Rights
What's the story? West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) signed House Bill (HB) 2129 on Apr. 12, 2025, establishing a Parents' Bill of Rights in state law. The bill states that parents have a fundamental right to direct their minor children's upbringing in the following specific areas: The bill also stated that it did not…
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Five presidential tickets will appear on the ballot in West Virginia this November
West Virginia’s Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot will feature five presidential candidates and their running mates. They are: The same number of candidates will appear on West Virginia's presidential ballot as in four of the five presidential elections held since 2008. In 2020, West Virginia’s ballot had four candidates: Donald Trump (R), Joe Biden…
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Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically a family member or law…
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John B. McCuskey (R) defeated Mike Stuart (R) in the Republican primary for Attorney General of West Virginia
John B. McCuskey (R) won the Republican primary for West Virginia Attorney General on May 14, 2024. McCuskey defeated Mike Stuart (R) 60.2% to 39.8%. Incumbent Patrick Morrisey (R) ran for governor, leaving the office open. Both McCuskey and Stuart ran on their record in elected office. Both candidates said they would prioritize suing the…
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Jim Justice (R) defeated six other candidates in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia
Jim Justice (R) won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia on May 14, 2024. Justice received 61.8% of the vote. Alexander Mooney (R) finished in second place with 26.6%. Bryan Bird (R), Zane Lawhorn (R), Don Lindsay (R), Bryan McKinney (R), and Janet McNulty (R) also ran in the primary. Justice and…