Committee debates temporary qualifying rules, resources for revised congressional maps
Senate Bill 7001 (as amended) would create a temporary process for candidate qualifying and reimburse counties for costs if congressional districts are redrawn. Election administrators and a former West Virginia secretary of state warned the committee that changing timelines risks voter confusion, compliance problems and unfunded costs.
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Senate Bill 7001, presented by Senator Lowe, would establish a temporary administrative framework to manage the 2026 congressional elections if district boundaries are revised. The bill, as described by the sponsor, would allow already‑qualified candidates to remain on ballots or transfer to a new district, create a special qualifying period for additional candidates, set a statewide qualifying deadline at noon on May 15, require public notice and provide a reimbursement mechanism for county election commissions.
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