Huntington Mayor Steve Williams and Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott may feel a breeze lifting them up following the primary election. Both Democrats won their races: Williams was […]
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Post-election notes
Some post-primary election observations: ◘ Patrick Morrisey stayed steady. Various polling indicated the attorney general and Republican gubernatorial candidate had the support of around 30%-35% of likely […]
Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes
The last time Blair’s seat was up, 2020, he earned 53% of the vote in the primary election to his far lesser known opponent’s 47 percent. That […]
Senate committee advances bill to prohibit ranked-choice voting
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 […]
House adopts two resolutions condemning, prohibiting euthanasia
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, […]
GOP changes Primary rules for 2026
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Republican Party executive committee voted Saturday to close its Primary Election, limiting it to Republican voters only, starting in 2026. The move […]
Incumbent Lytle, plus two challengers, file for Mon BOE election
Monongalia County Board of Education President Ron Lytle will face two challengers for his Eastern District seat during May’s primary. Shawn Smith and Christina Fattore Morgan, who […]
Dems attempt to keep third-party names off ballot
Democrats have crafted a relentless narrative that Republicans are intent on preventing people from voting. It’s based on the ridiculous premise that even the most rudimentary election […]
Candidate’s withdrawal highlights Morgantown election deadlines
MORGANTOWN — The deadline to file as a candidate for Morgantown’s municipal election was Feb. 13. The deadline to withdraw your candidacy for Morgantown’s municipal election was […]
Giuliani says he’s out of 1st Ward council race
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown businessman James Giuliani told The Dominion Post on Tuesday that he’s dropping out of the race for the city’s 1st Ward council seat. The […]