Tag: Election 2014

McKinley Wins Big in Re-Election Bid

Congressman David McKinley’s re-election Tuesday evening came as no surprise to most who have been following the 1st Congressional District race. His opponent, Democratic state Auditor Glen Gainer, was often criticized for running a quiet race, one he called “truly grassroots.”

By the end of the night, results showed McKinley winning with 64 percent of the vote, but he spoke to supporters in Morgantown shortly after the polls closed.

“This party, they’re rejecting what was happening in Washington and happening from around the country. They’re saying that we want to see something different,” McKinley said of Republican voters. 

McKinley has been particularly critical of the Environmental Protection Agency, most recently attacking the agency’s proposed carbon emission rules. The Congressman vowed to continue to fight those regulations.

“We’re just not finished,” he said. “Tonight is where we begin, and, I mean this very sincerely, we start to rebuild America. We’ve had six years of devastating regulatory effects, the overreach that’s happened in this administration.”

McKinley will begin his third term in office in January when Congress returns to session.

Capito Wins U.S. Senate, Helps Tip Federal Balance to GOP

A mere seconds after the polls closed across the state, national media outlets began calling the U.S. Senate race in favor of Republican Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito.

The seat is being vacated by long-time Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller who announced his retirement last year.

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Secretary of State Natalie Tennant campaigned up until the last minute in downtown Charleston for her bid for U.S. Senate.

For weeks, Democratic Secretary of State Natalie Tennant trailed Capito in the polls by double digits in some cases, but she remained confident Tuesday evening as she waved to potential voters on Washington Street in downtown Charleston surrounded by volunteers. That confidence, however, wasn’t enough to pull off a win.

Shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Capito took the stage to accept her newly won seat.

“I want to be the first to share with you how optimistic I am about the future,” she said. “Around the state today West Virginia came together and made their voices heard to tell Washington that we can do better.”

Capito spoke to a packed room of supporters, saying it’s been nearly 60 years since the state sent a Republican to the Senate.

Just a few blocks away, Tennant conceded the race just after 8:30 p.m., thanking her family, staff and supporters.

“Tonight is not an end, it’s only a beginning,” Tennant said, “and I have said that West Virginia’s story all along is my story. I am proud and I look forward to writing the next chapter as your Secretary of State.”

Live Coverage: Election 2014

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West Virginia State Senate  | U.S. Senate & House  |  West Virginia House of Delegates

Updated on Tuesday, November 5, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.

The West Virginia Legislature is now in the hands of the Republican party, with the GOP holding 60 of 100 seats in the House of Delegates.

Republicans also made gains in the State Senate and now hold 17 of 34 seats in that chamber.

To see results from each, click the links at the top of the page.

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 10:39 p.m.

The Associated Press officially calls West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District race as Republican Alex Mooney takes the stage in Charles Town.

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 10:29 p.m.

Before the race has been officially called, Democrat Nick Casey gives his concession speech for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 10:05 p.m.

State Sen. Evan Jenkins defeats long-time Democratic Congressman Nick Rahall in West Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District.

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 9:47 p.m.

The celebration continues in Morgantown after Congressman David McKinley is named the winner in the 1st Congressional District. 

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 9:44 p.m.

Saira Blair becomes the youngest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates with a win in the 59th district.

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 9:40 p.m.

The race in West Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District hasn’t been called yet, but Congressman Rahall is falling behind as the numbers continue to come in.

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 9:21 p.m.

Shortly after Congresswoman Capito’s acceptance speech, Natalie Tennant took the stage at her post-election party to give her concession speech.

  A video posted by West Virginia Public News (@wvpublicnews) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:15pm PST

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 8:45 p.m.

After the Associated Press called the race for U.S. Senate, Republican victor Shelley Moore Capito gave a speech to supporters in Charleston: 

Unsuccessful Democratic candidate Natalie Tennant also spoke to supporters. Ashton Marra live-tweeted the action:

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 7:33 p.m.

As the polls closed at 7:30, The Associated Press has called the U.S. Senate race in favor of Rep. Shelley Moore Capito. She has defeated Secretary of State Natalie Tennant:

To see vote totals for this race visit this page.

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Polls are now closed in West Virginia. As results come in, we’ll detail the races as they are called. Be sure to find the latest results on our pages dedicated to the U.S. Senate & House, State Senate, and House of Delegates races. 

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 6:59 p.m.

Rep. Nick Rahall sat down this evening with Suzanne Higgins to discuss his 20th campaign for U.S. House, the influence of out-of-state dollars, and the negative ads waged against him. 

Updated on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 6:19 p.m.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Natalie Tennant made one final push for votes by standing along Washington Street in Charleston Tuesday evening. Ashton Marra spoke with her about her efforts:

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