West Virginia Statutes

§ 3-9-22 — Wagering or betting on elections; penalties

West Virginia § 3-9-22

JurisdictionWest Virginia

Ch. 3ELECTIONS

Art. 9OFFENSES AND PENALTIES

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W. Va. Code § 3-9-22 (2026).

Text

It shall be unlawful to bet or wager money or other thing of value on any election held in this state. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, he shall forfeit the value of the money or thing so bet or wagered and shall be fined not more than $50.

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Legislative History

1963 Reg. Sess., SB2

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Short title; purpose

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Party committees in office

§ 3-1-11

Powers of state executive committee; central or subcommittees; party emblems

§ 3-1-12

Members of national party committee

§ 3-1-13

Other party or group committees

§ 3-1-14

Presidential electors; how chosen; duties; vacancies; compensation

§ 3-1-15

Election of United States senators and congressmen

§ 3-1-16

Election of state officers

§ 3-1-17

Election of circuit judges; county and district officers; magistrates

§ 3-1-18

Election to fill other offices

§ 3-1-19

Ballot commissioners; selection; duties generally; vacancies

§ 3-1-2

Scope of chapter; definitions

§ 3-1-20

Cards of instructions to voters; sample ballots; posting

§ 3-1-21

Printing of official and sample ballots; number; packaging and delivery; correction of ballots

§ 3-1-21a

Vendors authorized to print ballots; eligibility; application and certification; denial, suspension and revocation of authorization; appeal

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