S.J.Res.9

Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment

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West Virginia SJR9 proposes an amendment to restrict voting eligibility to U.S. citizens residing in West Virginia.

West Virginia SJR9 proposes an amendment to the state constitution, specifying that only U.S. citizens who reside in West Virginia can vote in state elections. This change aims to clarify and reinforce the existing citizenship requirement for voting eligibility in the state. The amendment will be subject to a vote by the state's electorate in the 2026 general election.

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Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 10

12:00 PM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received

Mar 14

Senate

Senate concurred in House amendment

Mar 14

Senate

Adopted by Senate (Roll No. 638)