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Join us for a virtual event: Speak up, West Virginia!

by Tyler Dedrick April 17th, 2026April 17th, 2026

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a Group of people sit around a table talking with a sign that says restaurant in the background — Greenbrier Valley residents participate in a round table discussion with Mountain State Spotlight reporters on Sept. 12, in Ronceverte, at The RNCVRT, a café that has since closed to the public. Photo by F. Brian Ferguson/Mountain State Spotlight

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Join reporters and editors from Mountain State Spotlight on Thursday, April 30, from 12 – 1 p.m. for a virtual discussion around what voters like you want candidates to be talking about as they campaign this election season.

This event is free, but spots are limited. Click here to reserve your spot!

Election season is underway, and that means candidates will be out vying for your vote.

We want you to help guide Mountain State Spotlight’s election coverage.

What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they ask for your vote? We want to hear from you!

Here are the key details:

What: Guided community discussion around what matters to YOU this election

When: Thursday, April 30, 12 pm – 1 pm

Where: This is a virtual event

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Tyler Dedrick

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Tyler Dedrick is the Audience Manager for Mountain State Spotlight. More by Tyler Dedrick

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Join us for a virtual event: Speak up, West Virginia!

by Tyler Dedrick, Mountain State Spotlight
April 17, 2026

					<h1>Join us for a virtual event: Speak up, West Virginia!</h1>
<p class="byline">by Tyler Dedrick, Mountain State Spotlight <br />April 17, 2026</p>
					
<p>Join reporters and editors from Mountain State Spotlight on Thursday, April 30, from 12 - 1 p.m. for a virtual discussion around what voters like you want candidates to be talking about as they campaign this election season.</p>
<p>This event is free, but spots are limited. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speak-up-west-virginia-election-2026-virtual-community-conversations-tickets-1987559971378?aff=oddtdtcreator">Click here to reserve your spot!</a></p>
<p>Election season is underway, and that means candidates will be out vying for your vote.</p>
<p>We want you to help guide Mountain State Spotlight's election coverage.</p>
<p>What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they ask for your vote? We want to hear from you!</p>
<p>Here are the key details:</p>
<p><strong>What: </strong>Guided community discussion around what matters to YOU this election</p>
<p><strong>When:&nbsp;</strong>Thursday, April 30, 12 pm - 1 pm</p>
<p><strong>Where:&nbsp;</strong>This is a virtual event</p>
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<div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button" style="background-color:#fcb53a">Register here</a></div>
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