WV House rejects amendments to absentee ballot bill

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 431

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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After delegates rejected changes to the bill, legislation requiring absentee ballots be received by county clerks by the end of Election Day is heading for a vote in the House.

Under current law, absentee ballots are counted if they are postmarked by Election Day and received before the canvass, when the votes are officially counted.

If House Bill 4600 becomes law, absentee ballots would need to be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day …

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