Election 2026 Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

How ‘grocery store politics’ changed one state Senator’s mind on data centers

by Henry Culvyhouse June 6th, 2026June 5th, 2026

State Sen. Joey Garcia, D-Marion, voted for data center-friendly legislation. Conversations with his constituents have since changed his stance.

West Virginians vote out high court judges despite heavy spending by conservative groups

by Henry Culvyhouse May 13th, 2026May 14th, 2026

GOP results mixed on push to oust incumbent voices for Hope Scholarship limits, vaccine protections

by Henry Culvyhouse May 13th, 2026May 13th, 2026

West Virginia voters approved most measures to fund public schools during the 2026 primary election

by Tre Spencer May 13th, 2026May 13th, 2026

West Virginians can’t afford their rising power bills. They want elected officials to act on rate relief.

by Tre Spencer May 9th, 2026May 12th, 2026

The man who helped build Trump’s Supreme Court has spent a quarter of a million dollars to sway West Virginia courts

by Henry Culvyhouse May 7th, 2026May 15th, 2026

From local education leaders to judges, key government officials will be elected on May 12. Here’s what’s at stake.

by Henry Culvyhouse May 6th, 2026May 6th, 2026

Here’s what more than 200 West Virginians say they want to hear from candidates this election season

by Mountain State Spotlight Staff May 6th, 2026May 5th, 2026

After lawmakers stripped local control over data center projects, West Virginians say they’ll take their grievances to the ballot box

by Henry Culvyhouse May 3rd, 2026May 4th, 2026

26,000 West Virginia kids lack childcare access. These Clay County parents want answers from their lawmakers.

by Tre Spencer April 28th, 2026May 12th, 2026