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Thousands of Appalachian voters flip from Democrat to Republican, narrowing registration lead

Secretary of State Kris Warner said 68,235 voters changed affiliation since Jan. 31, 2024, narrowing Democrats’ edge before the May 12 primary.

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A wave of party switching in West Virginia is reshaping the state’s political landscape, with tens of thousands of voters — including more than 16,000 Democrats — registering as Republicans since early 2024, according to new data released by the secretary of state.

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Thousands of Appalachian voters flip from Democrat to Republican, narrowing registration lead

West Virginia's political landscape is shifting as tens of thousands of voters change party affiliation, with 16,910 Democrats registering as Republicans since early 2024.

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