"In this past election, of all elections in the state of West Virginia, the fact is that Democrats won 67 percent of all the races which left the Republican Party to win 33 percent. In it, she turned off the lights of the White House after saying, "You and I know it's our hard working West Virginia coal miners that power America. However, Capito decided not to run, saying, "There has been enough unnecessary chaos and controversy surrounding the vacancy in the U.S. Senate. Her tenure has been punctuated by some notable achievements, as well as several controversies. [82], Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. [25][26] She has played a key role in West Virginia politics since she was first elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1996 and has been called "the state's most prominent Republican." Rockefeller did not run for re-election in 2014.
Though Tennant said very little during the exchange, when asked why she had supported Obama, Tennant's campaign chair, Major General Allen E. Tackett, interjected saying, "because she supports most of his policies." [39] Tennant received her bachelor's and master's degrees from West Virginia University. ", Capito for WV's, August 2014 ad, "Medals of Honor. "[58] Capito responded to charges of her participation in the "War on Women," explaining, "Essentially, you're trying to say I'm warring on myself.
Election results for the Maine midterm elections. He defeated John Raese and Bob Henry Baber in the general election. Gov. [41] In 2012, Romney won every county in the state, marking the first time in history a major-party candidate failed to win any of West Virginia's counties.[42][43]. Turnout for the 2006 midterm primary was 26 percent and 44 percent in the general election.
[46], Democrat Jay Rockefeller’s retirement from the U.S. Senate opend up a seat in a state that voted strongly Republican at the presidential level; however, West Virginia has remained relatively Democratic at the state level. [58][59] Tennant's largest donor during the 2014 campaign cycle was EMILY's List, a political action committee that aims to help elect pro-choice Democratic female candidates to office. ", "Natalie Tennant for Senate," September 2013, Natalie Tennant for Senate's July 2014 ad, "Natalie for West Virginia. Capito was also the first Republican woman ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia. Chris Christie of New Jersey, the chairman of the Republican Governors Association, visited Maine several times to help Mr. LePage, and the association poured money into the state to support that effort. Issue $7 million in bonds for research and economic development related to the state's marine industry? Gov. [23], Capito defeated Larry Butcher and Matthew Dodrill in the Republican primary.[23]. "[28] Before embarking on her career in politics, Capito was a college counselor and then director of an educational information center. From a blue state to a red state. View complete coverage for control of the U.S. Senate in the 2014 Midterm Elections, including news, results and political analysis. [24] He defeated Thomas Coyne.
Tennant defeated Dennis Melton and David Wamsley in the Democratic primary. ", Capito for WV's, October 2014 ad, "Everyday. [65], Tennant's largest donor during the 2014 campaign cycle was EMILY's List, a political action committee that aims to help elect pro-choice Democratic female candidates to office.
That doesn't hold much credibility."
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Voters in West Virginia elected one member to the U.S. Senate in the election on November 4, 2014. So, there is not a question that it is a Democratic state," said Democratic Party Chairman Larry Puccio. West Virginia is still considered a Trifecta plus for Democrats, meaning Democrats control the governor's mansion, state senate and state house, and have a working majority of the State's High Court. [46], Though a poll revealed coal was not the primary concern of most West Virginia voters - just over 16 percent chose "the future of coal" from among seven other options when asked what issue "is the most important to your vote for Congress this year" - both candidates presented pro-coal platforms. Senate Elections 2014: Republicans Seize Control of the Senate The result was a loss for President Obama and Democrats. The U.S. Census Bureau said West Virginia was the only state where less than half of eligible voters made it to the polls," per West Virginia Metro News. People familiar with West Virginia's history and voting trends are divided on which direction the state is headed in regard to partisan allegiance. ", John Buckley, Libertarian for U.S. Senate, West Virginia, Convention Speech, 2014 U.S. Senate Elections in West Virginia, Energy and the 2014 election: the ballots and beyond, United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 2014, Ballot access for major and minor party candidates, Congressional incumbents not running for re-election, Elected Officials Running for a Different office, Cooperative of American Physicians IE Committee, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=United_States_Senate_elections_in_West_Virginia,_2014&oldid=7343693, Submit a photo, survey, video, conversation, or bio, Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing, BIPAC – Business Industry Political Action Committee, National Association of Women Business Owners, Hospac (West Virginia Hospital Association), HuntPac (Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce), National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Former head of the West Virginia National Guard, Major General Allen Tackett (ret.
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