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Reger Highlights Tourism, Small Business Growth During Campaign Stop in Belington

May 9, 2026 WV Statewire

BELINGTON — Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger emphasized tourism and small business development during campaign remarks in Belington near the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad as he continues his bid for the District 11 seat. Reger, who is running against incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton, R-Upshur, and former Sen. Robert Karnes in the Republican primary, […]

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Reger Links Tourism, Education in Campaign Stop in Marlinton

May 8, 2026 WV Statewire

MARLINTON — Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger said tourism, education and workforce development are closely tied together during campaign remarks in Marlinton as he continues his bid for the District 11 seat. Reger, who is running against incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton (R-Upshur) and former Sen. Robert Karnes in the Republican Primary, focused his remarks […]

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Reger Calls for Unity, Criticizes ‘Negative Campaigning’ in District 11 Senate Race

May 7, 2026 WV Statewire

FRANKLIN — Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger contrasted his campaign message with that of his opponents during remarks in Franklin, criticizing negative campaigning while emphasizing unity, rural schools and affordability issues. Reger is running in the District 11 Republican Primary against incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton (R-Upshur) and former Sen. Robert Karnes. “This race shows […]

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Hamilton Leverages Incumbency Support in Republican Senate Primary

May 7, 2026 WV Statewire

BUCKHANNON — State Sen. Bill Hamilton is centering his re-election campaign on a long list of endorsements from labor organizations, business groups and industry associations as he seeks the Republican nomination for West Virginia’s 11th Senate District in the May 12 primary. Hamilton, an Upshur County Republican who has served in the Legislature for more […]

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Karnes Comeback Bid Pledges Income Tax Elimination and School Choice

May 6, 2026 WV Statewire

CHARLESTON — Former state Sen. Robert Karnes is seeking re-election to the West Virginia Senate, entering a Republican Primary contest against Jack Reger and incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton. Karnes, who previously served in the Senate from 2015 to 2018 and again from 2020 to 2024, said his campaign will focus on what he described as […]

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Reger Points to School Closures as Sign of Policy Failures

May 6, 2026 WV Statewire

JUNIOR — Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger pointed to concerns over school closures and rising costs during campaign remarks delivered outside a Barbour County Elementary School slated to close. Reger, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton (R-Upshur) and former Sen. Robert Karnes in the District 11 Republican primary, spoke in front of Junior […]

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Reger Emphasizes Affordability, Senior Services in District 11 Senate Bid

May 5, 2026 WV Statewire

SUTTON — Republican state senate candidate Jack Reger outlined his priorities on affordability, senior services and economic growth during remarks in Sutton as he campaigns in the District 11 primary. Reger, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton and former Sen. Robert Karnes, said rising costs and access to services, particularly for seniors, are central […]

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Reger Focuses on Energy Costs, Insurance Competition in District 11 Race

May 5, 2026 WV Statewire

GASSAWAY — Republican state senate candidate Jack Reger centered his campaign message on affordability during remarks in Gassaway, highlighting energy costs and insurance premiums as key concerns for voters in District 11. Reger, who is running against incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton (R-Upshur, 11) and former Sen. Robert Karnes in the Republican Primary, said lowering the […]

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Omni Hotels Allege Senator Justice Threatened to Use Improper Influence Over Local Courts

May 5, 2026 WV Statewire

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Attorneys for owners affiliated with Omni Hotels & Resorts allege that U.S. Sen. Jim Justice threatened to use his influence over West Virginia courts during a recent dispute over control of The Greenbrier. The allegation stems from an April 6 meeting at The Greenbrier between Justice, a Republican and former governor, […]

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Tom Willis Criticizes Capito on Afghan Resettlement in Senate Primary Race

May 4, 2026 WV Statewire

PRINCETON — West Virginia state Sen. Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, emphasized his military background and support for veterans while criticizing Sen. Shelley Moore Capito during campaign remarks in Mercer County. Speaking in Princeton near a war memorial, Willis highlighted his 26 years of military service, including deployments as a U.S. Army Special […]

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