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ToggleHamilton Leverages Incumbency Support in Republican Senate Primary
May 7, 2026
State Sen. Bill Hamilton is centering his re-election campaign on a long list of endorsements from labor organizations, business groups and industry associations as
Karnes Comeback Bid Pledges Income Tax Elimination and School Choice
May 6, 2026
Former state Sen. Robert Karnes is seeking re-election to the West Virginia Senate, entering a Republican Primary contest against Jack Reger and incumbent Sen.
Reger Points to School Closures as Sign of Policy Failures
May 6, 2026
Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger pointed to concerns over school closures and rising costs during campaign remarks delivered outside a Barbour County Elementary
Reger Emphasizes Affordability, Senior Services in District 11 Senate Bid
May 5, 2026
Republican state senate candidate Jack Reger outlined his priorities on affordability, senior services and economic growth during remarks in Sutton as he campaigns in
Reger Focuses on Energy Costs, Insurance Competition in District 11 Race
May 5, 2026
Republican state senate candidate Jack Reger centered his campaign message on affordability during remarks in Gassaway, highlighting energy costs and insurance premiums as key
Omni Hotels Allege Senator Justice Threatened to Use Improper Influence Over Local Courts
May 5, 2026
Attorneys for owners affiliated with Omni Hotels & Resorts allege that U.S. Sen. Jim Justice threatened to use his influence over West Virginia courts
Tom Willis Criticizes Capito on Afghan Resettlement in Senate Primary Race
May 4, 2026
West Virginia state Sen. Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, emphasized his military background and support for veterans while criticizing Sen. Shelley
Reger Speaks Outside Closing North Elementary, Criticizes Legislative Inaction in Senate Race
May 2, 2026
Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger criticized legislative inaction on rural schools and rising health care costs for public employees during remarks delivered in