MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s cumulative positive COVID-19 rate reached 2.97% Wednesday, just shy of the benchmark Gov. Jim Justice has said could trigger resumption of some preventative […]
Government
Shelley Moore Capito wins reelection to U.S. Senate
Shelley Moore Capito won her reelection bid to the U.S. Senate, according to The Associated Press. “I’m humbled and thrilled and grateful to West Virginia and eager […]
Republicans sweep elected executive positions
Republican challenger Riley Moore won the race for state treasurer against six-term incumbent John Perdue, according to MetroNews projections. That makes a clean sweep for Republicans in […]
Jim Justice wins re-election
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
