West Virginia HB4080 mandates partisan elections for mayors and city council members, effective July 1, 2032.

West Virginia HB4080 amends the state code to require partisan elections for mayors and city council members, effective July 1, 2032. The bill also mandates that mayors can only be elected through popular vote, except when filling a vacancy. Additionally, it allows municipalities to adjust the terms of elected officers, provided the changes are approved by a majority of voters. The bill requires municipalities to share election costs with county commissions, ensuring the municipality's share does not exceed its proportion of registered voters.

West Virginia HB4080 mandates partisan elections for mayors and city council members, effective July 1, 2032.

West Virginia HB4080 amends the state code to require partisan elections for mayors and city council members, effective July 1, 2032. The bill also mandates that mayors can only be elected through popular vote, except when filling a vacancy. Additionally, it allows municipalities to adjust the terms of elected officers, provided the changes are approved by a majority of voters. The bill requires municipalities to share election costs with county commissions, ensuring the municipality's share does not exceed its proportion of registered voters.