Requiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking

HB 4173 requires candidates for state, county, or local offices in West Virginia to have their principal residence (main home where they live and intend to stay permanently) within the election district they seek to represent. It defines "principal residence" using concrete factors like voter registration, driver's license, vehicle registration, and tax filings at that address. The rule does not apply to candidates running for Circuit Court Judge, Family Court Judge, or Prosecuting Attorney. This bill directly affects candidates for elected positions at all local and state levels except specific judicial roles.