Amendment 1: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections
Projected result: Passed
Source: wchstv.com
West Virginia
My vote power: Above average
What does this measure do?
Changes the state constitution to say only U.S. citizens who are West Virginia residents may vote in any election here, instead of saying citizens are entitled to vote. Noncitizen voting is already illegal, so eligible voters see no change; no cost to you.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: West Virginia Legislature (Senate Joint Resolution 9, Sen. Patricia Rucker)
Sen. Rucker is a Jefferson County Republican, joined by nine Senate co-sponsors. It passed the House 97-0 and the Senate 34-0.
Source: wvlegislature.gov
A YES vote means
The constitution would state that only U.S. citizens can vote in West Virginia elections, blocking any future local noncitizen voting.
A NO vote means
The current wording stays; only citizens can vote under existing law.
Sources: ballotpedia.org · news.ballotpedia.org · wajr.com