School choice, vouchers fuel nearly $3M spending spree in WV statehouse races from 3 outside groups

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 1,300

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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School choice is driving the avalanche of money spent this primary election season to impact West Virginia Statehouse races. Much of the money is coming from out-of-state donors.

Early voting is underway in what has been a contentious and abnormally expensive mid-term election season in the Mountain State.

The Sugar Maple Political Action Committee, School Freedom Fund and Americans for Prosperity are slated to be the highest spenders this cycle, pouring around …

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