Charleston, WV - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Charleston?

Legal Authority

West Virginia has historically been a strict Dillon's Rule state despite Article VI, Section 39a of the Constitution (1936) nom...

Why It Can Work Here

Democratic Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin has held office since 2019.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

26 members · Strong Mayor-Council · 20 ward + 6 at-large seats
West Virginia state capital.

Charleston City Hall
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301

(304) 348-8000
charlestonwv.gov/government/city-council

Meetings

Mon

7:00 PM

2x monthly

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Charleston to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(304) 348-8000

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 7:00 PM · Charleston City Hall

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