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W.Va. GOP spells out its agendaLAWRENCE MESSINAhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2012+1108_wvlegiislature2012-11-07T23:50:37-05:00
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Republicans in West Virginia's House of Delegates want to create an intermediate appeals court, amend property tax laws and pursue other major changes after Tuesday's general election nearly erased the Democrat's 15-seat majority.</p>
Johnson re-elected, Smith leading in Ohio legislative races2012/The Herald-Dispatchurn:uuid:c0f22865-6b00-49bb-bb6b-b0654796fd182012-11-07T02:18:45-05:00
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IRONTON — Republicans Terry Johnson was re-elected, and his Republican counterpart Ryan Smith had a commanding lead in their bids for a two-year term in the state legislature, according to unofficial totals Tuesday night from The Associated Press.</p>
Pratt, Hayes win commission seatsDAVID E. MALLOYurn:uuid:9a90d1ea-7d23-40c5-b28a-d204a440e5122012-11-07T02:15:33-05:00
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IRONTON — Lawrence County Commissioners Bill Pratt and Freddie Hayes Jr., both Republicans, won their races for two county commissioner seats with all 84 precincts reporting, according to unofficial totals Tuesday from the Lawrence County Courthouse.</p>
Council gets five new membersBRYAN CHAMBERSurn:uuid:54087bf7-f963-45ce-bb0f-b01d08ad31c82012-11-07T02:10:52-05:00
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HUNTINGTON — Five new faces will join Huntington City Council in January, but a few are already familiar with the workings of city government.</p>
Obama defeats Romney2012/The Herald-Dispatchurn:uuid:5cc8dc7a-7f44-4c8c-aee7-e2e1e0770a662012-11-07T02:07:42-05:00
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President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night despite a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney, prevailing in the face of a weak economy and high unemployment.</p>
Gallery: Election Day in West Virginia2012/The Herald-Dispatchurn:uuid:9a1f0a9e-6376-425e-aade-204318d73f2a2012-11-07T01:28:59-05:00
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West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, both Democrats, were re-elected on Tuesday.</p>
Wayne levies pass by wide marginsBETH HENDRICKShttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2012+1107_waynelevies2012-11-07T02:23:15-05:00
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WAYNE — Three levies on the election ballot in Wayne County passed during Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial returns counted at the Wayne County Courthouse.</p>
Farley earns another four years as Wayne sheriffBETH HENDRICKShttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2012+1107_wayne2012-11-07T02:20:12-05:00
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WAYNE — Incumbent Democrat Gregory K. Farley was awarded another term as Wayne County Sheriff by voters Tuesday, according to unofficial returns counted at the Wayne County Courthouse. Farley defeated Republican Chad Shaffer 7,199 to 4,090 votes.</p>
W.Va. to keep sheriff term limitsThe Herald-Dispatchhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2012+1107_wvamendment2012-11-07T00:44:26-05:00
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CHARLESTON -- Voters are leaning against a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate term limits for sheriffs in West Virginia.</p>
Voter turnout strong in regionThe Herald-Dispatchhttp://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2012+1107_turnout2012-11-07T00:38:38-05:00
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HUNTINGTON -- According to the lines at some of the polling places, voter turnout was strong for Election Day.</p>