WEST VIRGINIA

PRESIDENTIAL GRADE: C CONGRESSIONAL GRADE: D

REASONS FOR THE GRADE

• Independent and minor party presidential candidates must collect 7,948 signatures

• Petitioning period allows 9 months

• 2024 presidential ballot included 5 candidates

• Average of 2 US House candidates per district

• Candidates must obtain county certificates from all counties to circulate

• Party recognition requires at least 1% of the vote for governor