HB4911 redefines political party status for state and local elections in West Virginia.

HB4911 amends the definition of a political party for all state and local elections in West Virginia. It grants official ballot status to any political party that received at least one percent of the votes in the preceding general election for a statewide office or has at least 5,000 voters registered as members. This definition applies to municipalities, which can adopt ordinances to allow municipal political parties or groups to participate in primary elections if they do not meet the statewide requirements.

HB4911 redefines political party status for state and local elections in West Virginia.

HB4911 amends the definition of a political party for all state and local elections in West Virginia. It grants official ballot status to any political party that received at least one percent of the votes in the preceding general election for a statewide office or has at least 5,000 voters registered as members. This definition applies to municipalities, which can adopt ordinances to allow municipal political parties or groups to participate in primary elections if they do not meet the statewide requirements.