West Virginia Wasp

West Virginia Wasp

September 2026

The Walkback
Jim Justice broke with Trump on immigration. Then he walked it back. A Morrisey ally was watching.
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District 91 Faces New Political Battles
House District 91 has become the center of another political controversy
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The Write-In Wave Meets a Wall (UPDATED)
Wood County Republicans back the May nominee. Vernon Criss says the county party is under pressure and points to growing support outside the GOP…
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The Closed Primary's Hidden Electorate
40,046 West Virginians showed up to vote in the May 12 Republican primary and could not cast a ballot in it.
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The Price of a Write-In, Part 2
Ken Reed says the party violated its own bylaws. Chairman Josh Holstein says Reed vacated his seat himself. Both cannot be right.
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Reed Terminated From WVGOP Committee
The WASP told you it was coming. Today the West Virginia Republican Party made it official.
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The Price of a Write-In
Ken Reed filed to run as a write-in candidate for State Senate. The West Virginia Republican Party is now exploring a removal procedure from their State…
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The Fundraiser Had Two Guest Lists. Senate Leadership Only Authorized One
The “Team Randy” fundraiser had two versions circulating this month. They were not the same. The WASP provides clarity.
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Guilty.
A Cabell County jury convicted Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynard of false swearing. The WASP told you this was coming.
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Randy’s Sweep
How Senate President Smith quietly won the 2026 primary and solidified his hold on the Senate.
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The Write-In Wave Grows
Ken Reed files for Senate District 15. The closed primary's consequences keep compounding.
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