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Government Eric Douglas,

Warner Releases Report On 2026 Primary Election

Absentee voting is a major topic in the news with the 2026 general election just over the horizon, but it wasn’t much of an issue in West Virginia’s May primary.

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Government Maria Young,

State Official Confident Of Election Security But ‘Open’ To Any Federal Intel

Reaction in West Virginia to President Trump's Thursday night address to the nation was mixed.

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Government Maria Young,

Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking W.Va. Voter Data

A U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit seeking personal information from West Virginia’s voter registration lists has been dismissed.

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Government Chris Schulz,

State Primary Election Results Officially Certified

The last of West Virginia’s 55 counties certified the results of the 2026 Primary Election Wednesday, but two races are being formally challenged.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Two Primary Races Go To Recount

Canvassing is winding down from the May primary election and candidates have 48 hours afterward to post a bond and request a recount in close races.

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