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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
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.

West Virginia statewide ballot measures, 1985-2024
Total number Annual average Annual minimum Annual maximum Approved Defeated
# % # %
28
0.67
0
4
15
53.57%
13
46.43%


See also

West Virginia