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Candidates drop out of mayor's race

2012-02-08T00:38:20-05:00

Two candidates for Huntington mayor have withdrawn from the race and a third is considering dropping out and throwing his support behind one of his Democratic opponents.

2012 ELECTION CALENDAR

2012-02-07T00:00:00-05:00

Here are some upcoming events and key dates related to the 2012 election. If you are looking for information about voting, go to www.herald-dispatch.com and click on the Elections link. You can also contact your local County Clerk or Board of Elections office.

Charles running unopposed for Ashland mayor

2012-02-01T00:00:00-05:00

CATLETTSBURG, Ky. -- No one filed against Chuck Charles, a non-partisan candidate for Ashland mayor for the next four years, by the time the filing deadline ended at 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Boyd County Clerk's office.

City filing period ends today

2012-01-31T00:34:06-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- With one day left in the filing period, three Huntington City Council seats remain uncontested while two council members who have been linked to possible mayoral bids have yet to make a decision.

See who has filed to run in the 2012 primary elections

2012-01-26T16:10:22-05:00

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Mayoral race heats up with new candidates

2012-01-25T22:38:05-05:00

With just three days left to file for candidacy for West Virginia’s May 8 primary election, nominees for state and local offices continued to trickle in Wednesday.

Local delegates file for re-election

2012-01-24T00:00:00-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- Two members of the House of Delegates representing Cabell County have filed for re-election.

No Republicans have filed yet for Commonwealth's Attorney in Ky.

2012-01-19T00:00:00-05:00

CATLETTSBURG, Ky. --There will be Democratic primaries in the races for Commonwealth's Attorney and Boyd County Circuit Clerk, but so far only Chuck Charles has filed as a non-partisan candidate for Ashland mayor.

Campaign officials: Huntsman to quit GOP race

2012-01-16T06:43:47-05:00

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jon Huntsman staked his presidential campaign on New Hampshire and his bid to become a legitimate competitor on distinguishing himself from front-runner Mitt Romney. But less than a week after a disappointing third-place finish in the Granite State's GOP primary, Huntsman decided to quit the race and back Romney.

New U.S. House maps emerging

2012-01-16T00:20:38-05:00

West Virginia lawmakers are considering new maps for the state's congressional districts, while the legal fight continues over the one struck down by a panel of federal judges this month as unconstitutional.