Establishes a filing fee for write-in candidates in West Virginia.
This bill amends the West Virginia Code to require write-in candidates to pay a filing fee when submitting their certificate of announcement. The fee is required for all write-in candidates unless they qualify for an in forma pauperis filing. The bill also outlines the process for submitting the certificate of announcement, including deadlines and the role of the Secretary of State and county clerks in certifying and posting the names of official write-in candidates.
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