Cynthia Brake is the Democrat running for the West Virginia State Senate for District 7. Brake is from St. Albans in Kanawha County and is running for a seat that covers Boone, Lincoln, Logan, and parts of Kanawha County. Brake entered the 2026 election as one of two Democratic candidates seeking the nomination for the Senate seat. She won the Democratic primary on May 12, defeating Michael Karr with about 57% of the vote. She will now face Republican incumbent Zack Maynard in the November general election. Brake’s campaign has focused on the cost of living. The community is also facing issues such as infrastructure, water access, utility costs, and economic development, which are issues Brake’s campaign says she is concerned about.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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