To provide for partisan races for mayoral and city council races, and provide for the election of mayors by citizens of a town or municipality.

HB 4080 requires all West Virginia cities, towns, and villages to hold partisan elections for mayors and city council members starting July 1, 2032, meaning candidates will run under party labels. It prohibits appointing mayors except to fill vacancies, ensuring mayors are elected directly by voters. The bill also mandates municipalities to align local election dates with statewide primary or general elections by the same deadline. All affected municipalities must amend their charters or ordinances to comply by July 1, 2032.