West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4457: Permitting voters not affiliated with a major political party to vote the ballot of that political party in a primary election.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4457 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permitting voters not affiliated with a major political party to vote the ballot of that political party in a primary election. Primary sponsor: Scot Heckert (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Heckert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Michael Amos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Bill Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Roy Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Flanigan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Mike Hite | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Dave McCormick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Mark Zatezalo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“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