West Virginia: Voters Want Direct Say in Government

Mon, Oct 11 2010 — Source: West Virginia Watchdog

New polling shows that West Virginia citizens wish for a ballot initiative and referendum process in the state. Citizens in Charge Foundation, a national voter rights group focused on the ballot initiative and referendum process, released the results of an opinion poll conducted in the West Virginia on voter support for initiative and referendum rights. With 66 percent of voters supporting, 13 percent opposing, and 21 percent unsure, a majority of West Virginians want statewide initiative and referendum rights.