PAC linked to Senate President Smith spends against Democrats challenging ‘Team Randy’ members

Three weeks ahead of Election Day, a political action committee linked to Senate President Randy Smith is spending big opposing two Democratic candidates who could knock off two Republican members of “Team Randy.”

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 1,091

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

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Three weeks ahead of Election Day, a political action committee linked to Senate President Randy Smith is spending big opposing two Democratic candidates who could knock off Republican members of “Team Randy.”

The Senate is in a precarious place after a divisive Senate president race, where Smith, R-Preston, won a competitive caucus vote in 2024 that split the upper chamber into clear factions. The contentious May Republican primary

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