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January 11, 2026
An effort to reopen the West Virginia Republican Party’s closed primaries for the 2026 election failed Saturday after a contentious State Executive Committee meeting
Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision
January 7, 2026
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to participate in GOP primary elections.
West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection
January 6, 2026
West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to his conservative voting record, leadership role in the chamber and
Senator Willis Cites Venezuela Crisis in Calling for Military Experience in Congress
January 3, 2026
U.S. Senate candidate and state Sen. Tom Willis (R) drew attention to the absence of military backgrounds within West Virginia’s congressional delegation during a
WVGOP Resolution Committee Rejects Open Primary Resolution, Floor Vote Expected
January 3, 2026
A resolution seeking to reopen the West Virginia Republican Primary was introduced Friday in the party’s resolution committee but failed on a 4-3 vote,
Senator Tom Willis Honors Coal Miners Lost in Sago Mine Tragedy 20 Years Ago Today
January 2, 2026
Sen. Tom Willis (R-Berkeley, 15) paid tribute Thursday to the 12 miners who died in the Sago Mine disaster 20 years ago.
20 Years After Sago Mine Disaster, 12 West Virginians Remembered
January 2, 2026
Twenty years ago today, an explosion and collapse at the Sago Mine in Upshur County trapped 13 miners underground, resulting in the deaths of
Haley Bunn to Serve as West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice During Leadership Transition
January 2, 2026
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court will enter 2026 with new leadership as Justice Haley Bunn takes over as chief justice for an