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Election Coverage Archives


ThursdayMay 5, 2022

MetroNews Decision 2022: The race for mayor of West Virginia’s capital city

Incumbent Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin faces West Side resident in primary; one GOP member on the ballot.

TuesdayMay 3, 2022

Trump pushes Mooney, attacks McKinley in tele-rally with Election Day approaching

Former President Donald Trump praised U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., as a "warrior" in an effort to boost the congressman's campaign.

Manchin explains McKinley endorsement; Mooney and Trump holding telephone rally Tuesday

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., credited his longstanding relationship with Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., as a factor behind his endorsement of the six-term congressman.

SaturdayApril 30, 2022

Manchin endorses McKinley, denounces Mooney attack

The senator's support comes in the middle of West Virginia's early voting period and before Election Day on May 10.

SaturdayApril 16, 2022

Mooney holds financial advantage over McKinley

Each candidate filed quarterly financial reports with the Federal Election Commission on Friday.

WednesdayApril 13, 2022

Mooney touts conservative endorsements as primary approaches

U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., is pushing support from a top conservative body and a House of Representatives colleague.

SundayMarch 27, 2022

Colleagues become opponents in McKinley-Mooney matchup for 2nd Congressional District

U.S. Reps. David McKinley and Alex Mooney have been colleagues in the House of Representatives since January 2015, but that will change this year.

TuesdayFebruary 1, 2022

McKinley outraises Mooney in fourth quarter, but Mooney maintains cash advantage

The campaigns of McKinley and Mooney filed campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission this week.

SundayNovember 8, 2020

West Virginia GOP flexes its muscle while Democrats chart a course back

Republicans dominate Election Day, and Democrats assess what went wrong.

ThursdayNovember 5, 2020

W.Va. Democratic chairwoman links Election Day wipeout to Trump’s dominance here

'I believe everybody was a little shell-shocked,' Belinda Biafore said.

WednesdayNovember 4, 2020

Capito: Trump’s criticism of absentee voting harmed reelection bid

President Donald Trump spent much of Wednesday criticizing efforts to count absentee ballots.

With big GOP wins, Justice aims at the income tax; Speaker Hanshaw focuses on property taxes

Officials are thinking big on finances with bigger legislative majorities.

Republicans dominate up and down the ballot in West Virginia election

Republicans surged to victories up and down West Virginia ballots on Election Day. “Everybody is on Cloud 9,” Melody Potter, the West Virginia GOP chairwoman, said during MetroNews’ Election Night coverage. The wins included another enormous margin by President Trump in West Virginia, along with Republican victories in each and every executive branch office and

TuesdayNovember 3, 2020

Williams elected to third term as Huntington mayor

Williams was first elected in 2012.

Riley Moore knocks off 6-term Treasurer John Perdue, leading GOP sweep of executive offices

'A Republican hasn't won this seat in 92 years,' Moore said.

Justice wins re-election as W.Va. governor, saying covid fight continues

Justice, who first won as a Democrat, now heads to re-election as a Republican.

Trump wins West Virginia’s 5 electoral votes

Race is called right after West Virginia polls close.

Voter momentum could make West Virginia election historic

Polling hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today. Weather conditions are expected to be cool and sunny.

SundayNovember 1, 2020

Miller, Turner focused on southern West Virginia’s future in 3rd District contest

U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., and Democratic candidate Hilary Turner are vying to represent the district.