West Virginia’s May 13 primary slate is official and will have several contested races on the federal level.
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant certified the primary election’s candidates earlier this month.
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall in the 3rd District is the lone incumbent in Congress facing a primary opponent.
Second District Rep. Shelley Moore Capito will face two other candidates in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Jay Rockefeller, while Tennant is running on the Democratic side and will have two opponents.
Seven Republicans and two Democrats are seeking Capito’s congressional seat. First District Republican Rep. David McKinley is running unopposed.
Half of the 34-member state Senate and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are up this year.
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Tennant Files for Senate
West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant filed her candidacy papers for U.S. Senate today.Tennant filed to run for the seat being vacated by…
West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant filed her candidacy papers for U.S. Senate today.
Tennant filed to run for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jay Rockefeller.
In a statement her campaign chairman, retired Major Gen. Allen Tackett said “Natalie always puts people above politics, and she knows West Virginia because she is West Virginia.”
According to the release Tennant grew up the youngest of seven children on her family farm. She worked her way through college at West Virginia University, where she was the Mountaineer mascot.
Tennant is a former news reporter and anchor and has served as West Virginia Secretary of State since 2009.
She first ran for Sec. of State in 2004, but lost to Ken Hechler. In 2011 she ran for governor but lost to Earl Ray Tomblin in the primary.
In the statement today Tennant says quote “I’m running to put West Virginia first. We deserve a Senator who will work for Main Street West Virginians, not Wall Street special interests.”
Both senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin have endorsed Tennant.
How to "BEWARE" of Fraud During Holidays
The holiday season is often thought of as a time for giving, but state officials want West Virginians to be cautious as they choose who to donate to this year.
To protect yourself and your family from scams, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office is urging you to ask questions of solicitors calling your home, research each organization before you decide to give and report any charity you believe may be fraudulent.
The office advises using the “BEWARE” method as warning signs for potentially fraudulent charities:
Bills or invoices are sent to you even though you never pledge money to the organization
Evasive, vague, or unresponsive answers to specific questions about the organization and how the money is used
Words making up a charity’s name that closely resemble a more-well known charity
Allowing you no time to reconsider your pledge; they insist on collecting your money immediately
Refusal to answer questions about where your money will go or refusal to send more information about the charity
Emotional appeals and high pressure tactics to get you to make a quick donation, or they make you feel guilty if you do not wish to contribute
The Secretary of State’s Office keeps a database of all charities licensed to solicit donations from West Virginians.
If you are contacted by an organization you believe to be fraudulent, call the Charities’ Division at (304) 558-6000.