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W.Va. GOP spells out its agenda
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.
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.
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W.Va. House balance could shift
The general election battle for the West Virginia Legislature has cost $2.7 million, with non-candidate groups spending nearly $480,000 on ads meant to influence the state Senate and House of Delegates races.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky voters have plenty of decisions to make aside from their choice for president when they head to the polls Tuesday.
CALIFORNIA, Ky. (AP) — Voters across the state will cast ballots on Election Day to decide whether hunting and fishing should be a constitutional right in Kentucky.
CHARLESTON -- Democrats are aiming to extend their dominance of West Virginia's executive branch for another four years, and not just with the testy race for governor. But GOP contenders are seeking to topple the incumbents while capturing an open seat.
Tuesday's general election has the makings of a busy day at polling places in the area. With a presidential race on the ballot and strong early numbers, election officials are expecting a good turnout on Election Day.
IRONTON -- The Ohio Republican party sent out a mailer this week criticizing Lawrence County Treasurer Steve Burcham, saying thousands of tax dollars were stolen on his watch.
HUNTINGTON -- In the last day of early voting for the 2012 general election, West Virginia voters are on track to come in just below early voting totals for the 2008 election.
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia election officials were worried about lingering power outages from Superstorm Sandy as the death toll climbed to six, making the state one of the worst hit by the powerful tempest.
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate's name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates' replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate's name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates' replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
MILLER ENDORSEMENTS: Delegate Carol Miller, a Republican candidate for West Virginia House District 16, has received the following endorsements: Business and Industry Council; HomeBuilders Association of West Virginia; West Virginia Family Foundation; Contractors Association; Farm Bureau; West Virginians for Life; Senior Power political action committee (Senior Centers); West Virginia Nurse Anesthetists; and an A- Rating from the National Rifle Association.
HUNTINGTON -- Just one day after a winter blast knocked out power at one of Cabell County's early voting locations, more that 1,100 people cast their ballots in the county.
MORGAN ENDORSEMENTS: Delegate Jim Morgan, a Democrat running for West Virginia House District 16, has received the following endorsements:
Election candidate profile
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate's name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates' replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
Election candidate profile
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate's name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates' replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate’s name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates’ replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
Election candidate profile: Phyllis Kirtley Smith
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate’s name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates’ replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate’s name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates’ replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
Election candidate profile: Irv Johnson
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate’s name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates’ replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
Election candidate profile
The 2012 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are running profiles from candidates who have filled out our questionnaire. For answers to more questions from this candidate and others, visit Herald-Dispatch.com. Click Elections, then Local Races. If a candidate has submitted his or her profile information and questions, the candidate's name will be a blue hyperlink to that information. Candidates' replies appear as they were submitted and have not been edited.
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