Bill
HB 4710
Changing the limit on switching parties before filing to run for office from 60 days to 180 days prior to an election.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Joe Funkhouser and 3 co-sponsors
West Virginia extends party-switching deadline from 60 to 180 days before elections, requiring candidates to commit to parties six months in advance rather than two.
Senate requests House to concur