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Wakim Chapman Re-Elected To W.Va. Senate District 1

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WHEELING – The Northern Panhandle has voted to retain the senator representing them in the West Virginia Senate, and retained a Republican seat there in the process.  Incumbent State Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, R-Ohio, defeated current Delegate Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio. Election night vote totals show Chapman receiving 14,545 votes; and Fluharty 12,737. While Fluharty had more votes in Ohio County, Chapman had more votes in Marshall, Brooke and Hancock counties. Chapman is completing her first term in the Senate, while Fluharty is completing his sixth term in the House of ...

Viola takes win in District 2 W.Va. House race

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WEIRTON – Tony Viola will be representing the Second District in the West Virginia House of Delegates following Tuesday's election. Viola, of Weirton, the Republican candidate in the race, defeated Democratic challenger Daniel Joseph Day, also of Weirton, by a margin of 2,757 votes to 1,652 votes, according to unofficial results. It was the first time both candidates had sought public office. “I first announced my campaign 440 days ago and it's been a long trip,” Viola said. “I'm incredibly humbled and grateful to the voters for placing their trust in me, but winning this ...

McGeehan elected to another term in District 1 House seat

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WEIRTON – Pat McGeehan held off a challenge from a political newcomer Tuesday to be elected to another term in the West Virginia House of Delegates. McGeehan, the Republican incumbent, received 3,663 votes – or 70.82 percent of the turnout – compared to Democratic challenger Quincy Wilson, who received 1,509 votes, or 29.18 percent, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night. “There's a lot of work to be done,” McGeehan said, noting he has several projects and pieces of legislation in development to benefit both the Northern Panhandle and West Virginia as a ...

Jones holds off challenge from Bates in Hancock Commission race

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NEW CUMBERLAND – Ronnie Jones will be adding the title of Hancock County commissioner to his list of roles beginning in January. Jones, the Republican candidate, defeated Democratic challenger Brianne Bates, according to unofficial results Tuesday night, for the seat currently held by Eron ...

Moore bests Parsi in race for West Virginia's 2nd District

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MORGANTOWN – With 83% of the vote counted, incumbent Riley Moore was surging over challenger Ace Parsi in the race for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. Moore, a former state treasurer whose grandfather was former West Virginia governor Arch Moore and whose aunt Shelley Moore ...

Robb Blasdel reelected to 79th state house seat

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LISBON — Republican incumbent state Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel of New Waterford won her third consecutive term representing the citizens of Columbiana and Carroll counties in the 79th Ohio house district in an overwhelming fashion. According to unofficial, but complete results from all 73 ...