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In 2017, one statewide ballot measure was certified for the ballot in West Virginia for the election on October 7, 2017. The measure was approved.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Amendment 1: The constitutional amendment was designed to issue up to $1.6 billion in state bonds to fund highway, road, and bridge construction and improvements. The state Legislature certified Amendment 1 for the ballot in a 34-0 vote in the Senate and an 84-11 vote in the House. Gov. Justice (R) selected the special election date of October 7.
  • Historical: Prior to 2017, the last time voters were asked to consider a ballot measure at an odd-year special election was in 2005. The measure was designed to issue $5.5 billion in bonds to provide funding for state pension systems. Voters rejected the amendment 53.9 percent to 46.1 percent.

    • On the ballot

    October 7:

    Type Title Subject Description Result
    LRCA Amendment 1 Bonds Authorizes $1.6 billion in bonds for highways, roads, and bridges
    Approveda

    Getting measures on the ballot

    West Virginia does not provide for citizen initiatives. All ballot measures must be referred by the West Virginia State Legislature. To refer a constitutional amendment to the ballot, each chamber of the state Legislature must pass the amendment by a two-thirds vote during one legislative session.

    The state Legislature's 2017 regular session ran from February 8, 2017, through April 9, 2017. The Legislature also held a special session between May 4, 2017, and June 26, 2017.

    Historical facts

    See also: List of West Virginia ballot measures
    • A total of 12 measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1996 and 2016.
    • From 1996 to 2016, an average of 0.10 measures appeared on the ballot during odd-numbered years in West Virginia.
    • The number of measures appearing on odd-year statewide ballots between 1996 and 2016 ranged from zero to one.
    • Between 1996 and 2016, 66.67 percent (8 of 12) of statewide ballots were approved by voters, and 33.33 percent (4 of 12) were defeated.
    West Virginia statewide ballot measures, 1996-2016
    Years Total number Approved Percent approved Defeated Percent defeated Annual average Annual median Annual minimum Annual maximum
    Even years 11 8 72.7% 3 27.3% 1.0 1.0 0 3
    Odd years 1 0 0.0% 1 100.0% 0.1 0.0 0 1
    All years 12 8 66.7% 4 33.3% 0.6 0.0 0 3

    State profile

    Demographic data for West Virginia
     West VirginiaU.S.
    Total population:1,841,053316,515,021
    Land area (sq mi):24,0383,531,905
    Race and ethnicity**
    White:93.6%73.6%
    Black/African American:3.3%12.6%
    Asian:0.7%5.1%
    Native American:0.2%0.8%
    Pacific Islander:0%0.2%
    Two or more:2%3%
    Hispanic/Latino:1.4%17.1%
    Education
    High school graduation rate:85%86.7%
    College graduation rate:19.2%29.8%
    Income
    Median household income:$41,751$53,889
    Persons below poverty level:22.2%11.3%
    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
    Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in West Virginia.
    **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

    Presidential voting pattern

    See also: Presidential voting trends in West Virginia

    West Virginia voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.


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