Prohibiting ranked choice voting in any election held in WV

Senate Bill 226 prohibits the use of ranked choice voting (where voters rank candidates by preference) in all elections for local, state, and federal offices in West Virginia. It bans state, county, and local election offices from implementing this voting method and voids any conflicting local government ordinance. The bill applies to every election, including those for county commissions, mayors, school boards, and state legislative seats. This change eliminates ranked choice voting as an option in all elections conducted within the state.