Although the West Virginia legislature passed the ballot access improvement bill, HB 2981, on April 11, it was only on May 5 that the clerical staff of the legislature sent that bill to the Governor. He has until May 26 to sign it or not sign it. However, his office has already informally said he will sign it.
A bit of breaking news…
Looks like an Independent just won a seat on the Alexandria, VA City Council. An African-American woman, she had the backing of the Republican Party: Alicia Hughes.
Let’s hope that the Governor of West Virginia makes good on his word and signs that bill.
Hopefully this will help break the Democratic monopoly in what is perhaps the least politically competitive (and consequently one of the most economically and culturally backward) state.