In Berkeley County, third party candidates polled high

By: Henry Culvyhouse

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 804

Last Updated: 3 days, 2 hours ago


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While much ink has been spilled on the Democrats’ victories both in West Virginia and nationally, a couple of third party candidates had strong showings in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

In six races, a single third party candidate represented the only alternative to Republicans and Democrats for voters in West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate races. While most challenges were handily won by Democrat or Republican, two races in Berkeley County …

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