West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice won re-election, this time as a Republican. The Associated Press and other media organizations such as Fox News made the call right as West Virginia […]
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Incumbent Terry Funk Sypolt retains seat in 52nd District
KINGWOOD — Although the numbers are unofficial, it appears incumbent Republican Terry Funk Sypolt took the 52nd District House of Delegates with a lead of 908 votes. Sypolt received 3,427 […]
In close Mon County House race, 4 incumbents and 1 former delegate hold leads; Summers, Pethtel look to keep seats in 49th, 5th
MORGANTOWN — Four members of Monongalia County’s Democratic “Fab 5” – as they call themselves – appeared to retain their 51st District House of Delegates seats, according to figures from […]
Paul Pritt leads race for Preston Sheriff
KINGWOOD — Although the votes aren’t final until the canvass is completed, Republican Paul “Moe” Pritt received 10,915 votes in his bid for sheriff, and his opponent, Democrat Arnold D. […]
Mike Caputo wins state Senate 13th District; GOP incumbents hold leads in 2nd, 14th
MORGANTOWN — Come January, Delegate Mike Caputo will be Sen. Mike Caputo. Caputo, D-Marion, defeated Republican Rebecca Polis to win the 13th District state Senate seat now occupied by Minority […]
Leonhardt Leads Beach for Ag Commissioner
It didn’t take long for Kent Leonhardt’s bid for a second term as Commissioner of Agriculture to take root across West Virginia on Tuesday night. Leonhardt, 66, a retired U.S. […]
DeChristopher, Palmer, Musick, Andriotto cruise to unopposed victories
MORGANTOWN — The inhabitants of four county offices went into Election Day without the immediate concern of voter-induced unemployment. Prosecutor Perri Jo DeChristopher, Sheriff Perry Palmer, Assessor Mark Musick and […]
Preston County Commissioner Don Smith wins a second term
KINGWOOD — Unofficial election results show Preston County Commissioner Don Smith elected to another term. With 28 of 28 precincts reporting, Smith had 8,749 (77.40%) votes, while Independent Lynn Housner […]
Arnett and Hawkins separated by 162 votes after Election Day
MORGANTOWN — With 162 votes separating incumbent and challenger in the Monongalia County Commission race — and as many as 1,000 absentee ballots still out — all eyes now turn […]
Voting locations in Mon and Preston counties
Monongalia County Polling Locations Precinct 1 — Mountainview Elementary School, 661 Green Bag Road, Morgantown. Precincts 2A and 2B — Morgantown High School 109 Wilson Ave., Morgantown. Precinct 10 — WVU Alumni […]
