Give a 10-day right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals a Secretary of State decision to not certify a candidacy.

HB 2872 would require the West Virginia Secretary of State to verify a candidate's party affiliation, residency, and district before certifying their candidacy for state offices like the House of Delegates, State Senate, or judicial positions. If the Secretary of State decides not to certify a candidate's application, the bill would grant that candidate a 10-day period to appeal the decision directly to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. This change applies specifically to candidates filing with the Secretary of State, ensuring they can challenge certification denials through the courts.