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West Virginians' governor choices stand on opposite sides of the abortion debate

Nov. 05, 2024 04:26 AM EST

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginians on Tuesday will choose between a Republican candidate for governor endorsed by former President Donald Trump who has defended abortion restrictions in court and a Democratic mayor who has fought to put the issue on the ballot for voters to decide. ...

One candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballot

Oct. 30, 2024 00:38 AM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The closest West Virginia voters could come to having their say at the ballot box on whether abortion should be legal in the post-Roe v. Wade era might be in this year’s governor’s race. State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Huntington Mayor Steve...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in West Virginia on Election Day

Oct. 25, 2024 07:03 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump will compete for West Virginia's four electoral votes in the Nov. 5 general election. Voters will also cast ballots for a full slate of federal and state contests, including a U.S. Senate race...

Two nominees for West Virginia governor agree to Oct. 29 debate

Oct. 01, 2024 12:47 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The two major-party nominees for West Virginia governor said Tuesday they have agreed to participate in a debate. The debate between Democrat Steve Williams and Republican Patrick Morrisey will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29, their campaigns said in an email....