H.J.Res.7

To amend the West Virginia Constitution to require single member districts for all West Virginia State Senators

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HJR7 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish 34 single member senatorial districts.

West Virginia HJR7 proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to create 34 single member senatorial districts. This change would be based on the results of the 2020 United States Census and implemented during the 2026 elections. The amendment aims to permanently compose the Senate with these single member districts, ensuring apportionment meets constitutional standards. The proposed amendment, designated as "Amendment No. 1," will be submitted to voters at the next general election in 2026.

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Government Organization Committee
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History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Government Organization then Judiciary

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House