GOP delegate accused of seducing girl likely can’t be replaced on ballot ahead of November election

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 801

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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The state Republican Party likely can’t replace Del. Elliott Pritt on the ballot in Fayette County even if he resigns from his seat following his arrest for seducing a 15-year-old girl.

A bill sponsored by a Republican lawmaker, who is also the Republican party chair, that went into effect last year now restricts how the state GOP can deal with Pritt’s seat ahead of the November election.

Pritt, a public school teacher, was …

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