Allowing the Secretary of State’s office to transmit electronically the total ballots cast, counted, and rejected

HB 5127 requires county election boards to electronically transmit total ballots cast, counted, and rejected to West Virginia’s Secretary of State using a state-prescribed form. This applies specifically to election results for candidates running in multiple counties, replacing paper-based reporting for these races. The change streamlines data collection for statewide results while maintaining existing 48-hour certification rules for recounts. It directly affects county election officials managing multi-county races, with no impact on voting methods or voter eligibility. (Bill: HB 5127, §3-6-9(c), (35))