Statehouse races show big spend but not all wins
A review of campaign finance filings in West Virginia shows top spending did not guarantee victory in the 2024 state Senate and House races. Winners and losers alike used direct mail, automated calls, TV ads, and digital outreach as overall expenditures neared $5 million, with notable donors from gambling, defense and coal sectors shaping a close contest.
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Charleston
Senate
House of Delegates
House
Secretary of State
Sally Susman
Eric Nelson
GOP
Eric Householder
Terry Walker
Joe Manchin
Householder
Jefferson County
Ber
John Barnes
Cindy Finch
Barnes
Finch
Ryan Ferns
Ohio
West Virginia weighs toll roads as funding option
West Virginia has just under 77 miles of toll roads all on the West Virginia Turnpike while other states show wider usage. Analysts note fuel taxes lag as vehicle efficiency rises and urge careful toll expansion amid public debate. Officials plan hearings on converting part of U S 35 to a toll route with initial tolls around two dollars and potential changes to county approval processes.
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Charleston
West Virginia
West Virginia Turnpike
Federal Highway Administration
Mountain
Florida
Utah
Barack Obama
Deficit Commission
Joe Manchin
D-W
West Virginia Department of Transportation
U.S. 35
University of Southern California
University of
California
Los Angeles
Robin Lindsey
University of Alberta
Lindsey
National Motorists Association
NWA
Gary Biller
West Virginia Parkways Authority
Mon Fayette
Monongalia
Mason County
County Commissioners’ Association of
Vivian Parsons
Supreme Court
Senate
Mike Hall
Putnam
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