WV ISSUES

The Gateway PunditMay 18, 2026 After only a few months in office, Virginians are expressing displeasure with Virginia’s Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s tenure thus far. A Washington Post–George Mason University Schar School poll shows Spanberger with the highest disapproval rating at this point in her term than any Governor, from either party, since 1994. Under Spanberger’s leadership, Democrats…

WTAPMay 13, 2026 PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Incumbent Delegate Scot Heckert is reacting after losing Tuesday’s Republican primary to challenger Melissa McCrady in West Virginia’s House District 13 race. The results are still unofficial at this time, but pre-certified votes suggest a 26% gap between the two candidates. “The results went not like a lot…

West Virginia WatchAmelia Ferrell Knisely and Lori KerseyMay 13, 2026 Speaker Hanshaw Vows, “We will remember.” Fourteen incumbent House members are projected to lose their primary races, including some who were at odds with the governor. Tuesday’s election night shook up the West Virginia House of Delegates with a projection of 14 Republican incumbents losing…