Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State Legislature. The Governor can veto the plans.
West Virginia’s congressional delegation is projected to shrink from 3 seats to 2 (a loss of 1 seat) following the 2020 reapportionment.
Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State Legislature.
Congressional and Legislative
Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State Legislature. The Governor can veto the plans.
The Legislature can override a veto with a majority vote of all those elected. Republicans currently have veto-proof majorities in both chambers.
Source: W. Va. Const. art. VI, § 6-10.
Kinds of Ballot Measures
Only the West Virginia Legislature may refer amendments to the ballot. There is no initiative or referendum process.
Source: W. Va. Const. art. XIV.
