WV GOP defends election mailer, Democratic Party to file formal complaint over ‘misleading’ wording

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 517

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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West Virginia Republican Party Chair Josh Holstein said the party is in no way trying to suppress voters after an election mailer drew criticism for its wording and a formal complaint from the state Democratic party.

The mailer in question, paid for by the state Republican Party, told voters in large letters, “Only Registered Republicans can vote May 12th!”

The West Virginia Republican Party closed its primary, meaning only voters registered as Republican …

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