West Virginia election news
- USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Warner announces early voting locations across the state
Apr. 26—A listing showing early voting locations in all 55 of West Virginia's counties was released Thursday in preparation for the state's 2024 Primary Election Early voting will be conducted in all 55 counties from Wednesday, May 1, through Saturday, May 11, said West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner. All counties will offer early voting at the county courthouse or courthouse annex. ...
2 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Area high schools win Jennings Randolph Award for voter registration efforts
Apr. 25—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph MONTCALM — Almost three weeks from now, young Americans who registered to vote while in high school will be going to the polls for the first time in their lives and casting their ballots. Thirty high schools across West Virginia are receiving the Jennings Randolph Award for Civic Engagement. Five of those high schools getting the award are in ...
3 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Clerk encourages voters to preview lengthy primary ballots
Apr. 23—MORGANTOWN — Due to the length of the ballot in the upcoming primary election, Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney is encouraging voters to familiarize themselves with the ballot before heading to the polls. A sample ballot can be found on Pages A6-7 and A5-6 of today's newspaper. The sample ballot will also be included in the May 5 and 12 editions of The Dominion Post and is ...
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West Virginia voting FAQ
In 2024, votes will be cast on issues and races that will set America’s direction for the coming years. The USA TODAY Network has everything you need to know to make the best choices for yourself and your family at the ballot box.
4 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Tuesday is the last day to register for voting in the May Primary
Apr. 23—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — In person and online options are available today for people who have not registered yet to vote during the upcoming May Primary Election. Today is the last day for voter registration before the May Primary. Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye said Monday that the county had around 57,000 citizens according to the last census. About 65 ...
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VideoLast day to register to vote for Primary in West Virginia is April 23
The West Virginia Primary Election is coming up on May 14.
- PoliticsBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Justice endorses Moore Capito in gubernatorial race
Apr. 20—By CHARLES OWENS Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has endorsed fellow Republican Moore Capito in the Mountain State's closely watched gubernatorial race. Moore Capito, a former member Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, is the son of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. Justice, the incumbent governor who is vying for the Republican ...
2 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Judge hears Beckley city manager ordinance lawsuit
Apr. 19—The interpretation of Beckley's charter, established nearly a century ago, was debated Friday during a hearing in a Raleigh County courtroom as part of a lawsuit against the city's recently passed city manager ordinance. The lawsuit, filed by Doug M. Epling, a local icon for his ownership of various coal mining operations and the West Virginia Miners Baseball Club, takes issue with ...
5 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
A look at campaign finances for three local state Senate races
Apr. 19—MORGANTOWN — In three local state Senate races, only one features a primary election race. Two feature Senate committee chairs. And two will essentially be decided in the primary, set for May 14. This is a look at campaign finances for the 2nd, 13th and 14th Senate districts, from the candidates' First Quarter reports, covering the period of Jan. 1-March 31. Their next reports, the ...
3 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Despite lawsuit, Beckley Common Council searches for city manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Despite a lawsuit which seeks to null a January 2024 vote by Beckley Common Council to change the city’s form of government, Beckley Common Council continued to search for a city manager on Friday, April 19, 2024. Ward 3 Councilman Robert Dunlap said that Council had held workshops, and city officials […]
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VideoMeet the 2024 Huntington, WV mayoral candidates
Thursday night during a public forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Huntington area, four of the six candidates looking to replace current Mayor Steve Williams shared a little bit about their campaigns.
- USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Five Republicans, 1 Democrat seek 2nd District Congressional seat; a look at campaign finances
Apr. 18—MORGANTOWN — Five Republicans are vying for their party's nomination to succeed Rep. Alex Mooney in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District seat. They will face off in the May 14 primary election. One Democrat has no primary opposition and will face the GOP winner in November. Here is a look at their campaign finances from their April Quarterly reports filed with the Federal ...
4 min read - USWDVM
Locality pay seen as way to build workforce retention in West Virginia
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. (DC News Now) — West Virginia’s primary election is May 14 and voters in the eastern panhandle are looking for ways to keep workers from taking jobs across state lines. Voters in the region feel more connected to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Del. Larry Kump (R-Berkeley County) sees it as he […]
1 min read - USPolitico
West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the law cannot be applied to a 13-year-old who has been taking puberty-blocking medication and publicly identified as a girl since she was in the third grade.
5 min read - BusinessThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
A look at campaign finances for 5 Mon County House of Delegates races: only one has a primary contest
Apr. 15—MORGANTOWN — Ten people are seeking election to five House of Delegates seats representing Monongalia County. Only one seat—the 82nd District—has a primary race, between two Democrats. Three incumbents are unopposed in both the May 14 primary and the November general election. Here is a look at their campaign finances from their First-Quarter reports, covering the period Jan. 1-March ...
4 min read - OpinionThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Elevating the public debate? Yes, please.
Apr. 11—Thumbs up to Michelle Rotellini, president and CEO of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, for an ambitious effort to flip the status quo and elevate and spread conversations regarding public service, politics and economic development while blending in a little business networking under one big tent ahead of the May 14 primary election. Named Future Forward, the two-day ...
4 min read - PoliticsThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Morrisey tops GOP gubernatorial primary pack in campaign fundraising, in First Quarter finance reports
Apr. 11—MORGANTOWN — Six Republicans are battling for their party's nomination for governor in the may 14 primary election. Entering the final weeks before the primary, three of them had campaign war chests topping $1 million and two of them had already spent more than $1 million. The winner will face two other candidates in November: Democrat Steve Williams, who is unopposed in his primary, ...
5 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Gubernatorial forum gives voice to all candidates
Apr. 10—A gubernatorial candidate forum in Raleigh County gave a voice to some lesser-known candidates running for West Virginia's highest office. Most people may know the names of only four of the six Republican candidates in attendance — former state delegate Moore Capito, W.Va. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner and car dealer Chris Miller. At a Meet the ...
4 min read - BusinessThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
State Auditor J.B. McCuskey leads the campaign finance pack in the primary race for attorney general
Apr. 10—MORGANTOWN — Two Republicans and two Democrats are vying for their respective party's nomination in the May 14 primary election to succeed Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. The Republicans are state Auditor J.B. McCuskey and state Sen. Mike Stuart. The Democrats are Wheeling attorney Teresa Toriseva and South Charleston attorney and former mayor Richie Robb. Here is a look at their ...
2 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
West Virginia DMV offers ways to renew vehicle registrations
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — For residents of the state, it is time to renew their West Virginia vehicle registration. Residents will get that lovely reminder in the mail 60 days before registration expires. Luckily, there are different ways you can renew your registration. What you will need to renew your registration: Options of where to […]
1 min read - USWDVM
Citizens only voting measure headed to West Virginia referendum
FALLING WATERS, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Lawmakers in West Virginia are preparing a referendum for the November election. It would restrict voting to West Virginia residents who are U.S. citizens only. “You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to join the military in this country so if you can go to war and […]
1 min read - PoliticsBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Bluefield State University students ponder issues
Apr. 2—BLUEFIELD — Americans will be deciding in about seven months who will be the country's next president, so young voters are pondering the issues important to them and their possible choices when they go to the polls this November. Students on the Bluefield State University campus shared their thoughts recently about the upcoming presidential election and the candidates. The participants ...
6 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Absentee voting by mail begins Friday in West Virginia
Mar. 29—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — Voting for the May 14 Primary Election officially starts today in West Virginia as qualified voters who have applied for an absentee-by-mail ballot will start seeing those arrive at the addresses they provided on their applications. For active duty military on deployment, voters living overseas, and those who are stateside living ...
2 min read - NewsWVNS Bluefield
VideoEarly absentee voting for the May 14, 2024 Primary Election
Early absentee voting for the May 14, 2024 Primary Election
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VideoA local fire claims the life of a puppy and Ohio Primaries wrap up as candidates prepare for the general election: Here's a look back at this week's top stories:
A local fire claims the life of a puppy and Ohio Primaries wrap up as candidates prepare for the general election: Here's a look back at this week's top stories:
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VideoWest Virginia Governor poll results
12 News has received new polling numbers in the race for West Virginia Governor from a Nexstar Media Emerson poll.
- NewsWOWK Charleston
VideoVoter turnout low for Ohio's primary election
Hitting the polls in the Buckeye State Tuesday, Ohioans exercised their right to vote. However, the hot-button issue for some southern Ohio communities was the low voter turnout.
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VideoAnnalise Murphy JEFF CO Election 6 pm Liveshot
Annalise Murphy JEFF CO Election 6 pm Liveshot
- USWVNS Bluefield
Poll workers needed in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Poll workers play a vital role in democracy by making sure the voting process is fair and equal for everyone. Raleigh County Clerk Scott Van Meter said poll workers are needed at precincts throughout the county. He asked folks to step up for this coming Election Day. “Poll workers are an […]
1 min read - NewsWVNS Bluefield
VideoVoters in Tazewell County discuss the importance of voting
Voters in Tazewell County discuss the importance of voting
- PoliticsThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Senate Judiciary advances bills to fight 'swatting', prohibit primary election sore-loser party switching
Feb. 28—MORGANTOWN — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday advanced bills to enhance criminal penalties for "swatting, " and to prohibit sore-loser party switching after a primary election. HB 4845 is the swatting bill, and has nothing to do with flies. Swatting in this bill is filing a false emergency report with police, fire or EMS. Lead sponsor Delegate Rick Hillenbrand, R-Hampshire, ...
1 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Chapman runs for Raleigh County Circuit Clerk
BECKLEY (WVNS) — Election day in Raleigh County will soon be underway. One of the positions to be filled is who will be elected as the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk. One of the candidates running for office is James Paul Chapman. Chapman has worked at the circuit clerk’s office for 13 plus years. The circuit […]
- USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
May ballot set in Mercer County
Feb. 22—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — A drawing this week has determined the order in which county candidates are appearing on the ballot when voters head for the polls this May for the primary election. A ballot order drawing held at the Mercer County Courthouse was well attended by local candidates and other officials, County Clerk Verlin Moye said Wednesday. The ...
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
West Virginia’s top election official embraces conspiracy theories and election denial
Mac Warner's peers said they believed politics could be motivating the West Virginia election officials' embrace of conspiracy theories.
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VideoSen. Joe Manchin announces he is not running for president
In an exclusive interview, with Sen. Joe Machin D, WV, talks about why he will not be running as a third-party candidate in the 2024 election and the obstacles in Congress.
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Joe Manchin announces he will not run for president
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Friday that he is not running for president after spending months mulling a bid that would have shaken up the 2024 campaign.
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Joe Manchin will not run for president
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Friday that he will not mount a 2024 campaign for president.
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Sen. Joe Manchin Announces He Will Not Launch Third-Party Presidential Campaign After Months of Speculation
The outgoing Democratic senator had publicly entertained running as an independent in 2024, which many in his party feared would hurt Joe Biden's chances of getting reelected
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West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he won't be third-party presidential candidate
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., confirmed Friday he will not mount a run for president as an independent or third-party candidate during this year's presidential campaign season.
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Sen. Joe Manchin says he won’t run for president
The West Virginia senator had toyed with the idea of launching a third-party bid for months.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Joe Manchin announces he won’t be running for president
Centrist Democrat of West Virginia says he has chosen not to run because ‘democracy is at stake right now’
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West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't run for president in 2024
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he is not running for president, saying he didn't want to be a “spoiler.” “I will not be seeking a third-party run," he said in a speech at West Virginia University. The speech was billed as part of a national listening tour Manchin announced when he decided not to seek another Senate term.
4 min read - PoliticsUSA TODAY
Sen. Joe Manchin will not run for president
Joe Manchin will not run for president after months of considering a third-party bid.
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Joe Manchin Not Running For President
Democrats feared the conservative West Virginia senator would harm President Joe Biden's path to reelection if he jumped into the race as an independent.
2 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
House adopts two resolutions condemning, prohibiting euthanasia
Feb. 15—MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates held an extended debate on the topic of euthanasia on Thursday, advancing two resolutions on the topic. Delegate Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock, authored both resolutions. The first was HCR 74, "Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia." It is a lengthy statement of the sentiment of the House, extending just over two pages. That it would be a touchy subject ...
6 min read - PoliticsThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Senate committee advances bill to prohibit ranked-choice voting
Feb. 15—MORGANTOWN — The Senate Government Organization Committee took a swipe at ranked-choice voting on Thursday, advancing a bill to prohibit the practice in local government elections. SB 593 is the bill, and says local governments may not use ranked-choice voting for any local, state or federal election. It defines the method at length: "Tabulation proceeds in rounds such that in each ...
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Joe Manchin floats Mitt Romney as a potential running mate as he weighs a presidential bid
Joe Manchin floated Mitt Romney as a potential running mate if the West Virginia senator launches a third-party or independent 2024 presidential campaign.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Senate Judiciary OKs House resolution to forbid non-citizen voting in the state
Feb. 14—MORGANTOWN — A House resolution for a proposed constitutional amendment prohibiting non-citizen voting in local elections took another step forward on Wednesday, with Senate Judiciary approving an amended version of it. HJR 21 proposes a constitutional amendment to add this to the section dealing with who is and is not allowed to vote (Article IV, 4-1): "nor shall any person who is not ...
2 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
House committee advances bill to change city election dates, another to forbid hotel/motel voucher programs for the homeless
Feb. 13—MORGANTOWN — The House Political Subdivisions Committee is once again trying to line up local elections with statewide election dates. The committee also advanced a bill to prevent the state from requiring hotels and motels to house homeless people. The elections bill is HB 4436. In its original form it would have required that all municipal elections be held concurrently with ...
2 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Republic committee member, former city councilor hospitalized following bike accident
Feb. 12—MORGANTOWN — A campaign has been created on fundraising website gofundme to support the family of former Morgantown City Council member Wes Nugent. According to the campaign page, Nugent was left in critical condition after suffering serious injuries in a bicycle accident on the afternoon of Feb. 9. Scanner traffic from the accident indicated it occurred shortly after noon on Idlewood ...
1 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Senate Judiciary approves three voting-related bills
Feb. 12—MORGANTOWN — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday advanced three voting-related bills to the full Senate. Two deal with purging inactive voters or voters who've moved away from the voter rolls. SB 622 trims the time period for removing inactive voters from eight years to six years. As explained by committee counsel and by Deak Kersey, secretary of state's general counsel, when a ...
3 min read - OpinionThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
The cynical, political play on immigration
Feb. 9—Not sure if you have noticed or have heard, but there's been a bug going around the Republican congressional caucus — in both the House and the Senate. Seems like a good many of them have caught something bad and just can't shake it. You could start with the private lives of some of the more — how should we say — curious public people, folks like Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado who was ...
4 min read - PoliticsBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Supreme Court appears poised to reject efforts to keep Trump off the ballot
Feb. 9—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph WASHINGTON — Whether states can legally keep former President Donald Trump off their ballots by arguing that he engaged in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, was being argued Thursday before the U.S. Supreme Court. A definitive ruling for Trump, the leading Republican candidate for president, would largely end efforts in Colorado, Maine and ...
7 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
House, Senate move measures dealing with voting and students
Feb. 6—MORGANTOWN — A voting measure and a handful of bills dealing with students and students' healthcare cleared the House and Senate on Tuesday. HJR 21 proposes a constitutional amendment to add this to the section dealing with who is and is not allowed to vote (Article IV, 4-1): "nor shall any person who is not a citizen of the United States be entitled to vote at any election held within ...
5 min read - USThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
A sampling of bills introduced Monday, Feb. 5
Feb. 5—MORGANTOWN — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Monday, Feb. 5. Local sponsors and co-sponsors are noted. — SB 629, to require a builder to follow the provisions of the State Building code in the construction or renovation of a structure, even if a county or municipality does not provide inspection and enforcement services. — SB 630, election officials and election workers, whether ...
1 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Many Raleigh races to be decided in May -- sheriff, board of education and magistrate judges
Feb. 1—Winners of a majority of Raleigh County offices will be decided in the May election because of their nonpartisan status or because all the candidates are running in the same party primary. Such is the case for Raleigh County sheriff where all three candidates are running on the Republican ticket. The candidates for sheriff are incumbent J.C. Canaday, Frank Priddy and Randy White. ...
3 min read - OpinionThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
EDITORIAL: Stop self-serving party switches
Jan. 31—As we said last week, we aren't fond of the idea that candidates should have to run as the party on their voter registration, because that could disadvantage candidates who are registered Independents. (Even though Independents make up about a quarter of West Virginia's registered voters, candidates running as Independents or on a third-party ticket tend to struggle in partisan races.) ...
2 min read - WorldThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
New mayor and council members expected after May election
Jan. 31—Following its May municipal election, the city of Beckley will undergo changes, including a new form of government, a new mayor with diminished powers, and at least two new members of council. Beckley's new form of government will take effect July 1, coinciding with the new term for officials elected in May. As the city shifts from a strong mayor government to a city manager ...
3 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Incumbents to face challenges in Fayette races
Jan. 31—"We ended up with more contested races than I originally anticipated, which is great," said Fayette County Clerk Michelle Holly. Candidates had until Jan. 27 to file for office, but the clerk's office will still accept filings bearing a postmark of Jan. 27 or earlier. As of Tuesday, none had been received. "There's always the possibility," Holly said. A field of five is entered into ...
3 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Montgomery, Mount Hope candidates file
Jan. 31—Incumbent mayors will be among those seeking to be returned to office on May 14 in two Fayette County municipal elections. Candidate filing concluded recently in Montgomery and Mount Hope. The ballots for those two municipalities will be included in voting in the 2024 primary election. Montgomery candidates filing for office included: —Mayor — Johnny Colagrosso, Greg Ingram ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
House passes elections, vehicle 'ban-bans' bills with Democratic opposition
Jan. 30—MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates passed two elections bills and a car-ban bill on Tuesday — two with Democratic opposition and one with bipartisan opposition. HB 4017 sets the times for close of voter registration: 11:59 p.m. for online registration and close of buisness for county clerks' offices for in-person. The portion that drew opposition sets new criminal penalties. It makes ...
4 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Final candidate filings for state and county races in May Primary accepted
Jan. 30—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — County clerk's offices in southern West Virginia were watching Monday for any last-minute candidate filings from people wishing to run for public office. The deadline for filing to run for county or state public office in the May Primary election was noon Saturday. County clerk's offices in Mercer, McDowell and Monroe counties ...
5 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Poll workers being sought for upcoming election
Jan. 30—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — People interested in serving the public by becoming poll workers for the upcoming May primary election are being encouraged to contact their local county clerk's offices. Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye said his office is seeking people interested in becoming poll workers. "We're always looking for current poll workers and some ...
2 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Raleigh County Commission sets fire levy rates
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County voters will vote in 2024 on a fire levy which funds the county’s 13 volunteer fire departments and Beckley Fire Department. County officials said the levy raises around $3.5 million, which Beckley Treasurer Billie Trump, who also serves as fire chief of Beckley Fire Department, said is used to […]
1 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Oak Hill officials offer tips to Beckleyans on what to expect with a city manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With Beckley on the verge of a historic change from a strong mayor form of municipal government to a city manager system, effective July 1, 2024, voters and even candidates may have questions about the role of a city manager. To get perspective, 59News called on Oak Hill City Councilman Bill […]
2 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Zach Shrewsbury says he'll be a voice for the working class
Jan. 26—fayetteville The working class is getting left further behind, says Zach Shrewsbury, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. And that doesn't sit well with him — nor has it for a long time. Shrewsbury, a 32-year-old Democrat in a crowded field of candidates running to occupy the seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Joe Manchin, was at The Freefolk Brewery in Fayetteville Thursday for ...
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VideoDeadline to file for candidacy in West Virginia coming up
The deadline for filing to run as a candidate in the upcoming May 14 primary election is Saturday, Jan. 27 by midnight.
- PoliticsThe Hill
Ex-coal CEO who called himself ‘Trumpier than Trump’ launches Democratic Senate bid in West Virginia
A former CEO of a coal company who once said he is “Trumpier than Trump” has launched a bid for Senate as a Democrat in West Virginia. Don Blankenship, who previously ran for the Republican nomination for the seat in 2018 but lost, filed his candidacy Friday for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen.…
2 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Candidate deadline approaching as more file for political office
Jan. 26—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — West Virginians planning to run for office were being reminded Thursday that Saturday, Jan. 27, is the last day they can file a statement of candidacy for the Primary Election in May. The Primary Election on May 14 is a preliminary election to nominate candidates of political parties for the corresponding General Election, according ...
5 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Mercer County School levy on May ballot tabled by county commission
Jan. 25—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — A 5-year excess school levy that's been in place for 60 years and set to expire in 2025 could be on the ballot for renewal when the May 2024 election is held in Mercer County. The current excess levy expires in June 2025, according to County Clerk Verlin Moye. Mercer County's voters will decide whether to continue this excess levy. ...
4 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Beckley Mayor Rob Rappold says he won’t seek re-election
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Rob Rappold, who has served as Mayor of Beckley since 2016, said on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, that he does not plan to seek re-election to the office. Rappold is the city’s 37th Mayor, with some comparing his tenure to that of the late Mayor, Emmett Pugh, who is the namesake […]
2 min read - USWVNS Bluefield
Businessman files lawsuit against City of Beckley over vote on city manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Beckley business owner filed a lawsuit against the City of Beckley in Raleigh County Circuit Court on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, alleging that a recent decision by Beckley Common Council to change the city’s form of government violates state law. Douglas Epling, owner of Mountain Edge Mining, Legacy Resources and […]
2 min read - PoliticsWVNS Bluefield
Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. hosting rally in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a rally in West Virginia’s capital. In a grassroots effort to get a spot on the ballot, Kennedy Jr. is hitting the campaign trail including a rally in West Virginia’s capital, Charleston. As of January 3, 2024, Kennedy Jr. is officially on the […]
1 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
More candidate filings reported as deadline approaches in W.Va.
Jan. 23—By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — County clerk's offices are staying open until noon Saturday to give potential candidates a final opportunity to file their paperwork so they can run for office during the May 14 Primary. Saturday is the last day to file as a candidate for the primary, according to Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye. "My office will be open until 12 noon ...
5 min read - OpinionThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Professional management is the right call
Jan. 19—Yes, it would have been better to let all citizens of Beckley decide whether or not to change the form of government down at City Hall from one that features a strong mayor at the helm to one where the council is making critical decisions about the way forward as an appropriately paid city manager runs the affairs of the city — as a figurehead mayor cuts another grand opening ribbon. ...
3 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Roles for Beckley officials to change this election
Jan. 19—Whether they're incumbents or newcomers, those seeking election to the mayor's office or to the common council in the 2024 election will be stepping into a role that is new to city governance. With the passage of the city manager ordinance by the Beckley Common Council in early January, Beckley's next mayor will have a vastly reduced role in the city's operations, while those elected ...
6 min read - OpinionThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
EDITORIAL: W.Va. voters have alternatives to GOP
Jan. 17—You may have noticed that virtually all the discussion surrounding West Virginia state elections has centered around the Republican candidates for office. In large part, that's because West Virginia is increasingly a one-party state where elections are determined in the primary. But it doesn't have to be that way—there are Democrats running for state office (and a few federal offices). ...
3 min read - USThe Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
More candidates file for Raleigh County seats
Jan. 16—Raleigh County voters will have to make decisions on several judicial races and West Virginia House seats for the 2024 election. Several of these positions will also be open to newcomers, with incumbents deciding to either retire or run for another office. For the judicial races, voters will need to elect four circuit judges and three family court judges. Two of the four Raleigh County ...
5 min read - PoliticsThe Wrap
Joe Manchin Says ‘I Love My Country Too Much’ to Vote for Trump | Video
The senator also tells Margaret Brennan that he doesn't intend to "be a spoiler" by entering the presidential race The post Joe Manchin Says ‘I Love My Country Too Much’ to Vote for Trump | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
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