West Virginia 2026 ballot measures
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As of September 2, 2025, zero statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in West Virginia for the election on November 3, 2026.
Potential measures
Type | Number | Title | Subject | Description |
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LRCA | SJR 2 | Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment | Religion-related policy | Amend the state constitution to provide for the incorporation of churches or other religious denominations |
LRCA | SJR 8 | Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment | Citizenship voting requirements | Provide that only citizens in the state are qualified to vote |
Getting measures on the ballot
Citizens
West Virginia does not provide for citizen initiatives or veto referendums.
Legislature
A two-thirds vote is required during one legislative session for the West Virginia State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 67 votes in the West Virginia House of Representatives and 23 votes in the West Virginia State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
No measures to list
Historical facts
- See also: List of West Virginia ballot measures
In West Virginia, a total of 28 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1985 and 2024. Fifteen (15) ballot measures were approved, and 13 ballot measures were defeated.
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