Amendment 1 — Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment (2026 SJR 9)
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026
- What it does
- This amendment provides that in all elections held in West Virginia only citizens of the United States who are citizens of this state are qualified to vote.
- A YES vote means
- The state constitution would state that only U.S. citizens who are citizens of West Virginia may vote in any election held in the state.
- A NO vote means
- The constitution's voter-qualification language would stay as it is ("the citizens of the state shall be entitled to vote").
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
- Put on the ballot by
- the Legislature
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on West Virginia Amendment 1 mean?
- The state constitution would state that only U.S. citizens who are citizens of West Virginia may vote in any election held in the state.
- What does a NO vote on West Virginia Amendment 1 mean?
- The constitution's voter-qualification language would stay as it is ("the citizens of the state shall be entitled to vote").
- How many votes does West Virginia Amendment 1 need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on West Virginia Amendment 1?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.