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West Virginia GOP Considers Open Primaries | Charleston News
West Virginia Republicans are poised to reopen their primaries to independents after years of closing them off — a move that could reshape the 2028 gubernatorial race and signal the party’s willingness to adapt. A proposed bylaw would limit changes to every four years, with the first vote scheduled for 2027, potentially altering the nomination landscape for Governor Patrick Morrisey’s re-election bid. The State Executive Committee will vote on August 1, needing two-thirds approval — and even then, the change won’t take effect until 2027. This procedural tweak could have major long-term…
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