HB5401

Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia HB5401 allows overseas voters to register and vote by mail in state and federal elections.

West Virginia HB5401 amends the state's election laws to allow citizens residing overseas to register and vote by mail in both state and federal elections. Eligible voters include those who were last domiciled in West Virginia, have a valid passport or proof of citizenship, and do not establish permanent residency elsewhere. The bill also allows certain individuals, such as those with disabilities or serving as first responders, to vote absentee ballots by mail. It specifies that voters must not be registered elsewhere in the United States and must intend to return to West Virginia.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 25

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 30

House

To Governor 3/30/2026

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message