HJR 26 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Change the Sheriff term limits from 2 consecutive terms to 3 consecutive terms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change West Virginia's term limits for county sheriffs. Currently, sheriffs are barred from serving more than two consecutive terms; the amendment would allow them to serve up to three consecutive terms before becoming ineligible. The change would apply to future elections and does not affect current sheriffs serving in 2026. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 general election to take effect.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
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