West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4157: Eliminating requirement for write-in candidates to register with Secretary of State in order to qualify write-in candidate votes to be counted.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4157 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminating requirement for write-in candidates to register with Secretary of State in order to qualify write-in candidate votes to be counted. Primary sponsor: Kump. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kump | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction