2016 WV Supreme Court Candidate Profiles

WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Primary Day Only Time to Vote for W.Va. Supreme Court Candidates

May 10 is Primary Day in West Virginia and the only time this election season voters can pick their choice for the West Virginia Supreme Court of…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Former State Legislator & Longtime Attorney, Wooton Runs for W.Va. Supreme Court

Bill Wooton is a former legislator who held office for 26 years, but has been a practicing attorney for almost 45. Now he wants to add the title of…

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WVPB News Ashton Marra,

Walker Says She'll be a Conservative Justice for W.Va.

Beth Walker is running for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The name may be familiar to you, maybe because of her unsuccessful bid for the high…

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WVPB News Ashton Marra,

Spending in 2004 Race Pushes Benjamin to Use Public Financing

Brent Benjamin was first elected to the West Virginia Supreme Court in 2004 during a race that became known for the influence of outside spending.At the…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

First-Time Candidate, King Runs for W.Va. Supreme Court

Wayne King is an attorney from Clay County and one of five candidates running for a seat on the state’s Supreme Court of Appeals. King is known for being…

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WVPB News Ashton Marra,

Afer 32 Years of Service, McGraw Wants 12 More on High Court

Of all five of the candidates running for Supreme Court, only two have judicial experience. Current Justice Brent Benjamin is hoping to be re-elected to…

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