McCuskey pushes back on Auditor Hunt’s claim; WV Democratic Party calls for immediate investigation

The West Virginia Democratic Party is calling an immediate investigation into the actions of State Auditor Mark Hunt after he signed documents that state law.

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 1 hour, 4 minutes ago

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JB McCuskey, former state auditor, said he “won’t sit idly by” and allow current Auditor Mark Hunt, under scrutiny for his actions, to disparage employees in the state’s land division.

A West Virginia Watch investigation published Sunday found that Hunt, elected in 2024, personally signed nine tax deeds for a friend between March and June 2025.

State law governing the sale of delinquent tax properties, meaning …

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