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More Than 35,000 West Virginians Cast Early Ballots Ahead of Primary Election

May 11, 2026 WV Statewire

CHARLESTON — More than 35,000 West Virginians had already cast ballots in the state’s May 12 primary election as early voting continued statewide this week. According to figures released by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, 33,138 voters cast ballots in person across all 55 counties during the first week of early voting, which […]

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Willis Targets Capito’s Voting Record During Bridgeport Campaign Stop

May 11, 2026 WV Statewire

BRIDGEPORT — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Willis criticized Sen. Shelley Moore Capito during an early morning campaign stop at Brickside Bar & Grille in Bridgeport, accusing the longtime incumbent of abandoning conservative values ahead of West Virginia’s Republican primary election. Willis, a Green Beret and current Republican state senator, is challenging Capito in the […]

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Reger Calls for Greater Government Accountability, Audits in Green Bank Remarks

May 10, 2026 WV Statewire

GREEN BANK — Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger called for increased government accountability and stronger auditing of public agencies during campaign remarks in Green Bank 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 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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