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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