The Latest Breaking News from West Virginia

New single-member House districts boost total number of state legislative primaries in West Virginia this year

The filing deadline for candidates running for state or federal office in 2022 in West Virginia was Jan. 29, 2022. This is the first election following West Virginia’s redistricting process, which featured structural changes to the state’s legislature.

Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2022

Two incumbents among candidates in Republican primary for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District

Five candidates are running in the Republican primary election for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District on May 10, 2022. As a result of redistricting, U.S. Reps. David McKinley (District 1) and Alexander Mooney (District 2) are running for re-election in the same district. These two candidates have received the most…

Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2022

Economy and Society: ESG goes to war?

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Mar 1, 2022

West Virginia U.S. House delegation shrinking from three to two sets up primary between two representatives

The filing deadline for candidates running for state or federal office in West Virginia was Jan. 29, 2022. Thirteen candidates—three Democrats and 10 Republicans—are running for the state’s two U.S. House districts. That’s 6.5 candidates per district, more than the 4.7 candidates per district in 2020 and 6.3 in 2018.

Ballotpedia · Feb 25, 2022

Texas vs West Virginia Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Texas vs West Virginia prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might - or might not - win on Saturday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 11

In this issue: Sen. Rob Portman weighs in on the race to replace him and Texas Railroad Commission primary makes headlines

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2022

Supreme court case could restrict Biden’s effort to tackle climate crisis

Court to hear West Virginia case that takes aim at EPA’s ability to issue strict rules to curb pollution from fossil fuel power stations

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2022

Climate Change Returns to the Supreme Court: Previewing West Virginia v. EPA

The most important environmental case of the 2021-22 term will be heard next week.

Reason · Feb 24, 2022

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #3

In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school board members deliberate when they set out to offer the best education possible in their district.

Ballotpedia · Feb 23, 2022

West Virginia Law Would Restrict Vehicle OTA Updates To Dealerships

HB 4560 prevents automakers from sending software updates directly to vehicles, opening the door for dealers to recoup some cash.

Motor1 · Feb 23, 2022