by John Overington For this November’s election our state is completing an historic change in how we elect members to the West Virginia House of Delegates. We […]
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The redistricting problem must be solved by Congress or federal courts
New York Democrats’ hyperpartisan gerrymandering violated the state Constitution, which voters amended eight years ago to establish a bipartisan redistricting commission — specifically prohibiting line-drawing that discourages […]
Primaryland is here
by Debilyn Molineaux I call our current political environment “Primaryland.” What happens in the primaries will determine our direction as a nation. The general election merely makes […]
Blaney: Mon County Clerk’s office has completed redistricting process
MORGANTOWN — Some 60,000 registered voters in Monongalia County have been checked and nearly 22,000 letters have been mailed. “We have completed our portion of the redistricting,” […]
A look at the new legislative districts, and how to find yours
MORGANTOWN — With new district maps taking effect for this year’s state House and Senate and U.S. House elections, people may be wondering what district they’re in. […]
‘Increasing concern’ expressed over election preparation
County clerks in West Virginia are being challenged to prepare for the upcoming primary election. The difficulties include a late start on statewide redistricting as well as […]
House OKs Senate bill on filling vacant seats in state Legislature; acts on variety of other bills
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates on Wednesday passed a Senate bill regarding vacant legislative seats, quibbled over a Senate bill up for amendment and OK’d Senate […]
Filing for Preston County elected offices is open
KINGWOOD — Filing is open for those seeking an elected position in the May 2022 primary election. The election will see two current Preston County Board of […]
Blaney: Changes to county voting precincts to affect roughly 11,000 voters
MORGANTOWN — Some 11,000 voters in Monongalia County will be impacted by precinct changes made necessary by the redistricting efforts of the West Virginia Legislature. The Monongalia […]
Preston Commission to publish proposed magisterial districts
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved a reworked magisterial district map for publication at its meeting on Tuesday. There was little discussion before the three commissioners […]
