Randy Smith to Become the Next West Virginia Senate President

CHARLESTON — Sen. Randy Smith, a 64-year-old retired coal miner, has secured 18 votes from his Republican colleagues to become the next president of the West Virginia Senate. After being selected in a lengthy closed-door session, Smith expressed gratitude, attributing

Civil War in the Republican Party

When Republican Larry Hogan lost his Senate race against Democrat Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland, the conservatives in the Republican Party came out as the

Patrick Martin to become the Republican Senate Majority Leader

JANE LEW — At just 31 years old, Patrick Martin of Jane Lew is set to make history as the youngest majority leader in the West Virginia Senate, ushering in a new era of leadership for the Republican-dominated chamber. Incoming Senate President Randy Smith, who will take the helm following a caucus vote earlier this month, announced Martin’s selection for

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Senate President Blair Defeated by Tom Willis in GOP Primary

MARTINSBURG — On Tuesday, Senate President Craig Blair was defeated by challenger Tom Willis in the Republican primary. Willis emerged victorious with 5,439 votes, securing 44.4% of the total vote. Senate President Craig Blair garnered 32.2% of the vote, while