West Virginia legislators place citizenship requirement for voting on the ballot, enact 10 other election bills
West Virginia's Republican-controlled legislature passed 10 election-related bills during its 2026 session, all signed by Gov. Patrick Morrissey. The body also adopted a constitutional amendment resolution requiring U.S. citizenship for voting, which will appear on the ballot for voter approval.
Key Points
- West Virginia Legislature enacted 10 election bills with bipartisan or unified support from the Republican governor
- Constitutional amendment (SJR 9) proposed to explicitly require U.S. citizenship for voting eligibility
- Amendment will be submitted to voters rather than implemented directly by legislative action