MacCorkle v. Hechler

McHUGH, Justice:

This original proceeding in mandamus involves the issue of whether the provisions of W.Va.Code, 3-6-5 [1978], authorizing a voter to write in votes in a general election, should apply to the election of political party executive committee members since these members are elected in a primary election rather than a general election.

On May 4,1990, the petitioner, Sam Mac-Corkle, filed a petition requesting that this Court issue a peremptory writ of mandamus to compel the respondent, the Secretary of State, to allow voters in the primary election to vote by “write in” for persons…