West Virginia HB4173 mandates candidates for state, county, or local office to reside within the election district they seek to represent.

West Virginia HB4173 amends the state's election laws by requiring candidates for state, county, or local office to establish their principal residence within the election district they aim to represent. The bill defines "principal residence" as the domicile where the candidate intends to remain permanently, considering factors like physical residency, voter registration, and tax payments. Exceptions are made for candidates for Circuit Court Judge, Family Court Judge, or Prosecuting Attorney. This bill aims to ensure candidates are directly connected to the communities they wish to serve.

West Virginia HB4173 mandates candidates for state, county, or local office to reside within the election district they seek to represent.

West Virginia HB4173 amends the state's election laws by requiring candidates for state, county, or local office to establish their principal residence within the election district they aim to represent. The bill defines "principal residence" as the domicile where the candidate intends to remain permanently, considering factors like physical residency, voter registration, and tax payments. Exceptions are made for candidates for Circuit Court Judge, Family Court Judge, or Prosecuting Attorney. This bill aims to ensure candidates are directly connected to the communities they wish to serve.