HB 4710

West Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: introduced. Latest action: March 13, 2026.

Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election.

Bill ID WV-2026RS-HB-4710
Session 2026RS
Status introduced
House of Delegates introduced 2026-03-13
Elections / Voting
Summary

Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election.

Sponsor
Josh Holstein
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-13 Status introduced
2026-03-13 Latest Action S Senate requests House to concur 03/13/26
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