Blog Grid 1/2

CHARLESTON — An effort to reopen the West Virginia Republican Party’s closed primaries for the 2026 election failed Saturday after a contentious State Executive Committee meeting marked by Read More

ELKINS — Del. Elias Coop-Gonzalez (R) is pushing back against renewed efforts to reopen the Republican Party’s primary elections, warning that reversing course would undermine conservative values Read More

CHARLESTON — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to participate in GOP primary elections. Manchin made his case as Republican Party Read More

GRAFTON — West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to his conservative voting record, leadership role in the chamber and focus on issues Read More

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, according to a political insider familiar with the discussions. The governor’s Read More

CHARLESTON — U.S. Senate candidate and state Sen. Tom Willis (R) drew attention to the absence of military backgrounds within West Virginia’s congressional delegation during a period of growing Read More