A proposed ballot measure in West Virginia would amend the state constitution to restrict voting rights to U.S. citizens only. The amendment, called Amendment 1, would change the current wording that states “the citizens of the State shall…” to explicitly limit eligibility to citizens. Decision Desk HQ projects that the measure will pass. The change would alter the language of the West Virginia Constitution regarding voter eligibility.


A ballot measure that would specify that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in elections in West Virginia is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. The constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 1, makes a change to the language of the West Virginia Constitution. It currently reads, “the citizens of the State shall...