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West Virginia · November 3, 2026 general election · Statewide ballot measure

Amendment 1: what your vote means

Citizenship requirement to vote. On every West Virginia ballot. Official sources checked October 26, 2026.

Amendment 1 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Citizenship requirement to vote

Official ballot title (quoted exactly)

Amendment 1: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment. This amendment provides that in all elections held in West Virginia only citizens of the United States who are citizens of this state are qualified to vote.

Title and summary of purpose as published in the Secretary of State’s public notice.

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

  • Who is affected: West Virginia voters and election officials.
  • Where: Article IV, Section 1 of the West Virginia Constitution.
  • Unchanged: the existing disqualifications for minors, people declared mentally incompetent, certain convictions, and the 30-day residency rule.
  • Fiscal impact: No official fiscal statement is published for this amendment.

Who supports it and who opposes it

These lists come from official campaign filings (registered committees) and public endorsements, each linked to its source. They are not complete, and SaveYourState does not endorse anyone listed. Lists checked October 30, 2026.

Who supports it

Not yet compiled

Who opposes it

Official sources

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