Registered Republicans surpass Dems in Boone County, WV, for first time; Dems keep focus on turnout

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 785

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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West Virginia Republicans celebrated a victory last week as their voter registration totals in Boone County outpaced those of Democrats for the first time in history, but Democratic Party leaders say party registration is only part of the story.

According to the state Republican Party, there are 4,892 Republicans registered in Boone County as of last week compared to 4,887 Democrats — a difference of five voters. State Republican Party Chairman Josh Holstein said that …

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