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Government Caelan Bailey +, Jan. 15, 2025

Democrats File Supreme Court Petition Over De Soto’s House Seat

The state's Democratic Party has filed a court petition asking that Joseph De Soto be seated in the House after lawmakers voted to vacate his seat.

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Government Caelan Bailey +, Jan. 09, 2025

House Vacates De Soto’s Seat Following Alleged Death Threats

The West Virginia House of Delegates voted to vacate a newly elected lawmaker’s seat Wednesday after he was charged with allegedly threatening to kill several state legislators. Joseph De Soto was ele...

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Government Jack Walker, Nov. 04, 2024

W.Va. Republican Party Gains Enrollment Entering Election

West Virginia was once a Democratic stronghold. But in the past decade, the state has grown increasingly red. Between December 2016 and October 2024, Democratic Party enrollment in West Virginia fell by...

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Government WVPB Staff, Nov. 04, 2024

Party Affiliation In W.Va. And Mason County Growing Pains, This West Virginia Morning

Tomorrow is Election Day. While West Virginia was once a Democratic stronghold, the Republican Party became the state's most common political affiliation by 2021.

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Government Curtis Tate, Jul. 27, 2024

Dizzying Developments In National Politics, A Hamilton Dancer And Why Your Electric Bill Is Going Up

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jul. 25, 2024

The Presidential Nominating Process Is Confusing. Here’s How It Works

There’s been a lot of political drama in recent days. It’s been more than 50 years since a sitting president chose not to run for re-election. What happens now? News Director Eric Douglas spok...

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