MORGANTOWN — There were unique circumstances surrounding the 3rd Ward race in Morgantown’s 2019 municipal election. It appears as if history will repeat itself in 2021. Zack […]
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The enemy of a good democracy
Today we opine on the greatest enemy of democracy: Apathy. Yes, you read that correctly. Not attacks on state houses or hallowed halls of government; not mudslinging […]
No one files to run for Reedsville mayor, recorder
REEDSVILLE – The town of Reedsville had no candidate filings for Mayor or Recorder. Recorder Sandy Kisner said the charter for the town and/or state will be […]
Courts not coming to save voting rights
by Noah Feldman Legislatures across the U.S. are considering more than 100 bills aimed at restricting voter access, according to a report by the Brennan Center for […]
Wards 5 and 7 look to be the only contested races for Morgantown City Council
MORGANTOWN — While there are candidates in every ward, it appears as if there will be contested races for just two of Morgantown’s seven city council seats […]
Guest essay: Restoring voter confidence with policy and transparency
by Natalie Tennant We have a new president. We have new senate leadership. But we are still reeling. Our democratic republic was shaken to the core as […]
Six towns will hold municipal elections
PRESTON — Only six towns in Preston County are holding municipal elections this year. The deadline for candidates to file is Saturday. The following is a list […]
Here are the candidates in upcoming Star City Municipal Election so far
The candidacy application period for the 2021 Star City Municipal Election closed Jan. 30, but that does not mean all candidacy applications have been received. Like applications […]
Star City, Granville election filing open until Saturday
With municipal elections approaching in Star City and Granville, some residents may find themselves interested in running for one of the positions open. Here’s how they can […]
Metz pleads to election petition fraud charge
A man who attempted to run for Morgantown City Council in 2019 pleaded guilty Thursday in Monongalia County Circuit Court to falsely filing a certificate of nomination. […]
