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Legislation · West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

HB 4477: To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to provide the Attorney General with prosecutorial power over county and municipal elected officials in certain circumstances The bill also requires the Secretary of State to refer potential election fraud to the Attorney General for prosecution instead of a county prosecuting attorney.

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Feb 27, 2026

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