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West Virginia Votes on Voting Rights | Clarksburg News
West Virginia voters face a ballot question this November that seems to clarify nothing—it simply reiterates the existing rule that only U.S. citizens can vote, a requirement already enforced by law for decades. Lawmakers say it’s just “clarifying,” but critics suspect it’s political theater designed to energize voters ahead of the election, even though no actual voting rules are changing. The amendment, which also preserves age, residency, and felony restrictions, is being pushed despite confusion in the legislature over its redundancy. Voters are urged to read carefully before casting their…
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