AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Virginia Politics: Shelley Moore Capito cruised to the GOP U.S. Senate nomination, while state Senate incumbents Tom Takubo and Vince Deeds also held their seats despite Gov. Patrick Morrisey targeting them—leaving the GOP balance of power still a little unsettled. Primary Results Watch: In Kanawha County, early returns showed tight races including Kanawha BOE contests and local mayor/council results, and Monongalia and Marion counties reported higher turnout than two years ago. Voting Rules: West Virginia’s new photo ID requirement at polling places kicked in for the first time in Tuesday’s primary, with officials saying they saw few problems. Labor: About 50 Teamsters Local 175 workers at the Beverage Market in Charleston are on strike over contract terms, including health care and retirement benefits. Energy & Growth: PJM is preparing for another potentially hotter-than-normal summer, while Google announced a 15-year solar power deal tied to its Matagorda data center plans. Traffic: A tractor-trailer crash on I-79 north of Bridgeport shut down one lane as crews cleaned up debris and fluids; no injuries were reported.
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