Amendment 1: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections
My vote power
Above average
Election date
November 3, 2026
Amendment 1: Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections is a ballot measure in West Virginia on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 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.
How do we calculate my vote power?
What determines the vote power rating for ballot measures: Representation: how much weight one vote carries here compared with a statewide vote — the smaller the district, the more each vote counts. You have more power in ballot measures because you vote directly on the policy.
Representation: Average · 50 out of 100
This district covers a large share of its state, so each vote carries about average weight — like a vote in a statewide race. About 1,778,373 people live here.
Show the representation math
score = 50 + 50 × ln(state population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50 + 50 × ln(1,778,373 ÷ 1,778,373) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50, measured against a statewide vote in WV (grades: 66+ high, 55+ above average, 33+ average, otherwise low; a statewide race is the 50 baseline)
Average representation + a direct vote on the policy → 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
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
Last updated September 24, 2026.