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Friday, January 20, 2012
At Right Senator Joe Manchin D-WV
Manchin to run for re-election
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin U.S. Senator D-WV announced his plans to seek re-election to the United States Senate. Sen. Manchin told those present that he is hoping his 16 months in Congress will prompt West Virginia voters to re-elect him to a full term this year. The primary is scheduled for May 8.The seat is now up for a full, six-year term.
In 2010 the senator won the seat once held by long time senator Robert Byrd. Sen. Byrd passed away in early 2010.In the special election Sen. Manchin beat John Raese a republican by 10 percentage points.
The West Virginia senator mentioned his record as governor, how through his leadership the State improved economically, even during the Great Recession
A week ago, republican John Raese announced that he will try to unseat Sen. Manchin in the November Election.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin U.S. Senator D-WV announced his plans to seek re-election to the United States Senate. Sen. Manchin told those present that he is hoping his 16 months in Congress will prompt West Virginia voters to re-elect him to a full term this year. The primary is scheduled for May 8.The seat is now up for a full, six-year term.
In 2010 the senator won the seat once held by long time senator Robert Byrd. Sen. Byrd passed away in early 2010.In the special election Sen. Manchin beat John Raese a republican by 10 percentage points.
The West Virginia senator mentioned his record as governor, how through his leadership the State improved economically, even during the Great Recession
A week ago, republican John Raese announced that he will try to unseat Sen. Manchin in the November Election.
U.S. Supreme Court asked not to intervene
West Virginia Officials are trying to seek a stay in the Federal Court decision in the
Redistricting plan The Officials need the stay so that it will give them time to appeal the courts ruling. Foes of West Virginia's congressional redistricting plan are taking their fight to the United States Supreme Court. They are asking that the court reject any attempt to block the ruling of the lower court. Today's petition to the court by the officials states that the Legislature should instead consider an alternative redistricting proposal introduced which was introduced this past Monday.
Officials want to use the district map at issue for the upcoming congressional elections. The candidate-filing period is under way.
Jefferson County Commissioners, who were a part of the original suite, joined in the petition to the Supreme Court asking the Chief Justice Roberts to turn down a request for a stay.
West Virginia Officials are trying to seek a stay in the Federal Court decision in the
Redistricting plan The Officials need the stay so that it will give them time to appeal the courts ruling. Foes of West Virginia's congressional redistricting plan are taking their fight to the United States Supreme Court. They are asking that the court reject any attempt to block the ruling of the lower court. Today's petition to the court by the officials states that the Legislature should instead consider an alternative redistricting proposal introduced which was introduced this past Monday.
Officials want to use the district map at issue for the upcoming congressional elections. The candidate-filing period is under way.
Jefferson County Commissioners, who were a part of the original suite, joined in the petition to the Supreme Court asking the Chief Justice Roberts to turn down a request for a stay.
Gov. Tomblin to seek re-election
Today has been a busy day for election officials in Charleston. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced his plans to seek a full term as Governor of West Virginia. The announcement came three months after his election to fill the seat of then Gov. Joe Manchin who won the senate seat that was opened when Senator Robert Byrd passed away. The Governor touted his accomplishments talking about several recent successes in attracting new jobs to the State.
Compiled By James P. Whipple
Today has been a busy day for election officials in Charleston. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced his plans to seek a full term as Governor of West Virginia. The announcement came three months after his election to fill the seat of then Gov. Joe Manchin who won the senate seat that was opened when Senator Robert Byrd passed away. The Governor touted his accomplishments talking about several recent successes in attracting new jobs to the State.
Compiled By James P. Whipple
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