West Virginia HJR23 proposes to repeal term limits for sheriffs by amending the state constitution.
West Virginia HJR23 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to remove term limits for sheriffs. Currently, article IX, section 3 restricts sheriffs to two consecutive terms. This bill seeks to repeal that section, allowing sheriffs to serve more than two consecutive terms. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election.
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