The sample ballot is required to be published as a Class I-O legal advertisement in a qualified newspaper between 20-26 days prior to the day of the election. A second publication, again as a Class I-O legal advertisement, is required in the last day that the qualified newspaper is published before the election. The second publication can be either the sample ballot or a list of the candidates. If Eleanor has 2 or more daily qualified newspapers, you must publish in the 2 newspapers of opposite political parties with the highest circulation. If Eleanor only has one daily qualified newspaper or 1 or more weekly qualified newspaper, the Town of Eleanor will be required to publish in the newspaper with the highest circulation. Qualified newspapers must file with the secretary of state's office. A qualified newspaper can accept legal advertisements and must charge the rate as prescribed by West Virginia Code.
(Ord. 05-07. Passed 10-20-05.)