The Constitution Party of West Virginia announced this week that it is now an officially recognized party following the performance of its 2024 gubernatorial candidate. The party also rescheduled a previously planned leadership summit featuring its national chair, which was delayed due to inclement weather.…
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Former West Virginia Delegate Joins Constitution Party
Roger Conley, a former county Republican leader and one-term member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, said in a recent local interview that he has joined the Constitution Party.…
IPR Interview: West Virginia Libertarian Gubernatorial Nominee Erika Kolenich Talks Key Issues and Campaign Goals
Libertarian Party of West Virginia gubernatorial nominee Erika Kolenich recently joined Independent Political Report to discuss her 2024 gubernatorial campaign, her thoughts on Donald Trump attending the recent Libertarian National Convention, and the potential to displace the West Virginia Democratic Party.…
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin Leaves Democratic Party, Becomes Senate’s Fourth Independent Member
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he has left the Democratic Party and has since enrolled as an independent, becoming the fourth active independent member of the Senate.…
Senator Joe Manchin Announces He Will Not Run for President
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he is not pursuing a third party or independent presidential bid for the 2024 election. Manchin has frequently been mentioned as a potential No Labels nominee or independent candidate.…
Former Constitution Party Presidential Nominee Don Blankenship Files for Democratic Senate Run
Don Blankenship, the former CEO of Massey Energy and 2020 Constitution Party presidential nominee, has filed to run for the United States Senate seat in West Virginia, according to local media citing the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office.…
Libertarian Party of West Virginia to Hold State Convention in March
The Libertarian Party of West Virginia plans to host its annual state convention later in March, according to recent commentary made by the organization on social media.…
West Virginia Libertarians Select Erika Kolenich for Governor
Members of the Libertarian Party of West Virginia have again chosen Erika Kolenich as their gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming election. This selection marks her second campaign for statewide office.…
WV Senator Joe Manchin Will Not Run for Re-Election
Senator Manchin of West Virginia, who has repeatedly been mentioned as a possible third-party Presidential candidate for No Labels, has announced that he will not be running for re-election to the US Senate. …
News & Notes: Mountain Party Blasts Abortion Bill, Controversial Libertarian Joins NH Senate Race
MOUNTAIN PARTY BLASTS ABORTION BILL: The West Virginia Mountain Party has put out a release condemning an anti-abortion resolution introduced in the State Senate by Democratic Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin and Republican Senators Patricia Rucker and Randy Smith.…
News & Notes: Florida Election Results, Pennsylvania LP Spotlight, WV Greens Seeking Candidates
WV MOUNTAIN PARTY: The Mountain Party (the WV affiliate of the Green Party) is recruiting qualified candidates to run for elected office across West Virginia.…
Don Blankenship Lawsuit Goes to Trial
As Ballot Access News reports, Don Blankenship, the leading candidate for the Constitution Party’s 2020 presidential nomination, obtained a procedural victory in his defamation, false light invasion of privacy, and civil conspiracy lawsuit, which now goes to trial. …