Election Postscript: Assessing the Effects on State Leadership


kathy@h2cstrategies.com Election, Elections, Local Government, Politics and Campaigns, State Government, State Legislatures, Voting, West Virginia

Click to see WV Primary Election results.   Campaigning was contentious for some legislative candidates in the 2026 West Virginia primary election. Political action committees played a highly visible role. It was an aggressive version of politics that left many bruised. While voter turnout was low, the election resulted in meaningful change in the state …Read More

Yes, let’s be informed and vote


kathy@h2cstrategies.com Election, Elections, Government & Policy, Legislation, Local Government, State Government, State Legislatures, Uncategorized, Voting, West Virginia

May 12, Election Day, approaches. Early voting is well underway across West Virginia. Politicians, media, business leaders, and others encourage voters to go to the polls, which tend to see less activity during nonpresidential-year elections. The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office reported a 22.9% voter turnout for the 2022 primary, the last off-year election. …Read More