Josh Holstein
Coverage of Josh Holstein in the Nexus archive.
- WV Republican Party moves to disavow Pritt after arrest; first time in state’s party history
The West Virginia Republican Party executive committee is disavowing Del. Elliott Pritt following his arrest for enticement of a minor, marking the first time in the state party's history such a formal move has occurred. Over 80 members signed a letter condemning Pritt's alleged sustained exploitation of a 15-year-old girl, with party leaders urging his immediate resignation.
- Thousands of Appalachian voters flip from Democrat to Republican, narrowing registration lead
Thousands of voters in West Virginia have switched from Democratic to Republican affiliations, with over 16,000 Democrats registering as Republicans since early 2024. The shift narrows the Democratic registration lead, with 519,756 Republicans now outnumbering Democrats (327,089) and independents combined (620,000). The changes are linked to the state's closed primary system, prompting strategic party switches ahead of the May 12 primary.
- Thousands of Appalachian voters flip from Democrat to Republican, narrowing registration lead
Tens of thousands of voters in West Virginia have switched party affiliations since early 2024, with over 16,900 Democrats registering as Republicans and 20,000 unaffiliated voters joining the GOP. The shifts, reported by Secretary of State Kris Warner, reflect a broader political realignment as the state prepares for its May 12 primary election under a closed primary system.