W. Va. Const. art. VI, § 12
- Constitution
- Constitution of West Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Senators and delegates required to be residents of districts. No person shall be a senator or delegate who has not for one year next preceding his election, been a resident within the district or county from which he is elected; and if a senator or delegate remove from the district or county for which he was elected, his seat shall be thereby vacated.
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