Establishing residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to US Congress

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in West Virginia elections. It would amend Article IV of the West Virginia Constitution to explicitly state that "no person who is not a citizen of the United States be entitled to vote at any election held within this state." The amendment, designated as "Amendment 1" or the "Citizens Voting Amendment," would be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election. If approved, it would change the state constitution to restrict voting eligibility to U.S. citizens only. (Note: The bill's title mentions "residency requirements for candidates," but the actual text addresses voting eligibility, not candidate qualifications.)