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West Virginia · November 3, 2026 general election

Statewide ballot measures: what your vote means

For each measure: the official ballot title, what a YES vote and a NO vote would do, and what would change, in plain language from official sources. SaveYourState does not take positions on ballot measures.

1 statewide measure is on the ballot. Official sources checked October 26, 2026.

Amendment 1 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Citizenship requirement to vote

A YES vote means:

The constitution would state that only citizens of the United States who are citizens of West Virginia may vote in elections held in the state.

A NO vote means:

The constitution’s current voting qualification language stays unchanged.

What it would change, fiscal impact, and official sources

One constitutional amendment. West Virginia does not publish official yes/no explanations; explanations are drawn from the public notice and amendment text.

Sources

  1. West Virginia Secretary of State: public notice of proposed amendment