West Virginia HB5226 ensures that filing fees paid by candidates are non-refundable.

West Virginia HB5226 amends the state's election laws to clarify that filing fees paid by candidates for various offices are non-refundable. This means that once a candidate pays the required fee to file for office, the fee will not be returned under any circumstances, including if the candidate withdraws from the race or does not appear on the ballot. The bill specifies different fee amounts based on the office sought, ranging from $5 to a percentage of the office's annual salary.

West Virginia HB5226 ensures that filing fees paid by candidates are non-refundable.

West Virginia HB5226 amends the state's election laws to clarify that filing fees paid by candidates for various offices are non-refundable. This means that once a candidate pays the required fee to file for office, the fee will not be returned under any circumstances, including if the candidate withdraws from the race or does not appear on the ballot. The bill specifies different fee amounts based on the office sought, ranging from $5 to a percentage of the office's annual salary.